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OU52 BYL

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,861 mi
Last recorded65,861 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 BYL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 65,861 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 65,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 61,523 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 58,108 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 53,606 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 21 Oct 2013 52,033 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Oct 2012 47,668 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
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OU52 BYL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OU52 BYL, 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 OU52 BYL registered?

OU52 BYL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is OU52 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU52 BYL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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