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AU52 FSS

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,107 mi
Last recorded72,107 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 72,107 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Nov 2012 67,694 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 67,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 63,964 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 59,659 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 56,631 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 51,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,760 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 46,492 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 41,367 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2006 41,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 32,740 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 FSS is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FSS, 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 FSS registered?

AU52 FSS is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is AU52 FSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 FSS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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