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AY52 XTU

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,690 mi
Last recorded67,690 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 XTU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2013 67,690 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 67,687 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 84,637 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Dec 2012 63,141 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Dec 2011 59,335 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 55,131 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 50,758 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 50,758 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,757 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 41,076 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 36,280 miles

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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AY52 XTU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY52 XTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY52 XTU registered?

AY52 XTU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is AY52 XTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 XTU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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