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AY52 ZSE

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,985 mi
Last recorded124,985 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 124,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 124,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 111,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

suspension bushes deteriorated.

Fail 10 Oct 2017 111,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

suspension bushes deteriorated.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 98,414 miles

battery loose held by cable tie

brake anti slip on the limit

clutch anti slip missing

em light on and taped over

inside edge o/s/r tyre

o/s/r rim damage inner beed

Fail 26 Oct 2016 98,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault and taped over (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

inside edge o/s/r tyre

o/s/r rim damage inner beed

em light on and taped over

battery loose held by cable tie

brake anti slip on the limit

clutch anti slip missing

Pass 29 Oct 2015 88,847 miles

e.m light on

oil leak

rim damage o/s/r inner

Fail 28 Oct 2015 88,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

e.m light on

oil leak

rim damage o/s/r inner

Pass 13 Sep 2014 82,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch anti slip missing

Fail 12 Sep 2014 82,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch anti slip missing

e.m light on

Pass 21 Jun 2013 69,681 miles

abs light

battery loose

e.m light on

Pass 4 Jul 2012 68,860 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 68,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 66,823 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 53,593 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 52,476 miles

* air bag light on †* front discs slightly pitted †* rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2007 49,338 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 49,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres starting to perish- exhaust corroding - discs corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2005 33,514 miles

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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AY52 ZSE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZSE, 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.

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What year was AY52 ZSE registered?

AY52 ZSE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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