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AV52 FCN

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,382 mi
Last recorded88,382 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FCN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2015 88,382 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 85,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILLS CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED

Fail 9 Oct 2014 85,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILLS CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED

Pass 14 Oct 2013 83,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded but not holed

Pass 9 May 2012 77,861 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 77,852 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 71,676 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 71,676 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 67,569 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 59,675 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 59,675 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 54,313 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 47,464 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 43,442 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 31,864 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 FCN is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FCN, 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 FCN registered?

AV52 FCN is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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