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AV52 FEK

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,915 mi
Last recorded93,915 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FEK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 93,915 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

deterioration part of exhaust

slight brake bind off side front

Fail 16 May 2016 93,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

deterioration part of exhaust

slight brake bind off side front

Pass 13 May 2015 88,097 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 May 2015 88,088 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2014 85,984 miles

O/S/R Tyre Side Wall Perished

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

Fail 16 May 2014 85,982 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/S/R Tyre Side Wall Perished

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 81,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2013 80,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2012 72,441 miles

Brake balance meets minimum requirement for MOT

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre rear seatbelt stalk sticking but working at time of test

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion to fuel tank mountings

Corrosion to rear springs

Nearside and offside outer cv boots perishing

Fail 19 Apr 2011 68,073 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,073 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 67,296 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 65,234 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 56,952 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 47,754 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 33,890 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 33,890 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 FEK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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