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DE52 FNZ

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,124 mi
Last recorded108,124 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 FNZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 108,124 miles

Centre heat shield of exhaust insecure

Front lower engine steady bar bush burst

Fail 23 Jan 2016 108,092 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)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both rubber torn (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre heat shield of exhaust insecure

Front exhaust bracket missing

Front lower engine steady bar bush burst

Pass 27 Jan 2015 99,467 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine management light on

exhaust manifold and rear exhaust box heat shields insecure

Fail 26 Jan 2015 99,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine management light on

exhaust manifold and rear exhaust box heat shields insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2014 95,766 miles

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)

engine management light on

front exhaust flexi pipe broken and bracket missing but not excessively blowing

ring on nearside front driveshaft broken

Fail 14 Jul 2014 95,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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)

engine management light on

front exhaust flexi pipe broken and bracket missing but not excessively blowing

ring on nearside front driveshaft broken

Fail 31 Jul 2013 88,622 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

mil lamp on dash

oil leak on engine

Pass 31 Jul 2013 88,622 miles

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

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

mil lamp on dash

oil leak on engine

Pass 17 Jul 2012 83,547 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 83,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 75,091 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 62,966 miles

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

oil leak

slight corrosion to front coil springs

Pass 28 Jul 2009 51,475 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 41,334 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 33,106 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 24,636 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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DE52 FNZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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