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DE52 FNF

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

96,892 mi
Last recorded96,892 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 FNF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 96,892 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 11 Feb 2014 96,892 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 2 Jan 2013 87,768 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 87,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 82,791 miles

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

excessive oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2011 82,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

excessive oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 75,478 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 75,478 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 68,224 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 68,224 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 61,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 61,793 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 56,579 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2008 56,579 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

STRONG ADVISE - Front tyres wearing edges

Pass 15 Sep 2006 52,394 miles

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

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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DE52 FNF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 DE52 FNF, 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 DE52 FNF registered?

DE52 FNF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 9 October 2002.

Is DE52 FNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 FNF shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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