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AV52 FBZ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,412 mi
Last recorded72,412 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FBZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2014 72,412 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres are starting to perish

clutch pedal rubber is missing

front flexi exhaust section is in poor condition

nearside front door trim is slightly insecure

offside wiper blade is slightly worn

slight dampness inside offside headlight lens

some advanced travell in park brake lever

some body damage to outer vehicle in places

Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,412 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres are starting to perish

clutch pedal rubber is missing

front flexi exhaust section is in poor condition

nearside front door trim is slightly insecure

offside wiper blade is slightly worn

slight dampness inside offside headlight lens

some advanced travell in park brake lever

some body damage to outer vehicle in places

Pass 14 Mar 2013 57,806 miles

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

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

battery is insecure

center exhaust box is damaged

nearside front door outer trim strip is slightly insecure

nearside front indicator lens is cracked

offside rear tyre is heavily perished

Fail 13 Mar 2013 57,774 miles

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

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

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

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

battery is insecure

center exhaust box is damaged

nearside front door outer trim strip is slightly insecure

nearside front indicator lens is cracked

offside rear tyre is heavily perished

Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,841 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 48,994 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 42,940 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 42,934 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 37,057 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 30,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside wiper beginning to deteriorate

Pass 4 Dec 2006 30,435 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside wiper beginning to deteriorate

Pass 6 Dec 2005 23,599 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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AV52 FBZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV52 FBZ, 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 AV52 FBZ registered?

AV52 FBZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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