CarVerify

Free Car Check

CF52 FVW

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,572 mi
Last recorded50,572 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF52 FVW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 50,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake hose ferriles corroded

exhaust corroded

front drive shafts corroded

rear axle corroded

rear shocks corroded

steering rack damp

Fail 6 Nov 2019 50,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake hose ferriles corroded

exhaust corroded

front drive shafts corroded

rear axle corroded

rear shocks corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 6 Feb 2018 50,488 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 50,282 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 50,282 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 49,004 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

slight misting of oil from pas rack

Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,899 miles

slight front brake fluctuation

Pass 18 Jun 2013 46,965 miles

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

Oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2012 45,701 miles

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

n/s steering rack gaitor has slight contamination of gear box oil

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak on gear box

Pass 16 Jun 2011 44,044 miles

front wipers split on ends

Fail 16 Jun 2011 44,044 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers split on ends

Pass 16 Jun 2010 42,251 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 42,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front tyre perishing.

nearside rear tyre starting to perishing.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 40,131 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 38,308 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 38,307 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 36,491 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,870 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CF52 FVW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CF52 FVW, 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

How do I check the history of CF52 FVW?

You can check the full history of CF52 FVW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CF52 FVW registered?

CF52 FVW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is CF52 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF52 FVW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CF52 FVW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CF52 FVW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.