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AU52 FRT

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,297 mi
Last recorded72,297 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 FRT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 72,297 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 65,899 miles

Both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 61,144 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 57,487 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 53,878 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 53,875 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 50,216 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust becoming deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2013 46,148 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 42,291 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 38,343 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 34,802 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 30,797 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 26,513 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 22,688 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 22,688 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 2 Nov 2006 19,304 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 19,304 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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AU52 FRT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU52 FRT, 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 AU52 FRT registered?

AU52 FRT is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is AU52 FRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 FRT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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