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FA52 VMG

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,249 mi
Last recorded75,249 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 VMG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 75,249 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jun 2020 75,241 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 May 2019 69,187 miles

Nearside Front fog not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 69,182 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 67,733 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 67,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,400 miles

front springs corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2017 63,400 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front springs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 62,354 miles

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorating

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear inner sill corners corroding

Fail 15 Apr 2016 62,354 miles

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

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorating

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear inner sill corners corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2015 60,146 miles

both rear tyres cracking

brake pipes corroding

nearside front headlamp loose

Fail 1 Apr 2015 60,146 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

nearside front headlamp loose

Pass 17 Apr 2014 57,100 miles

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

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

rear inner sill corners corroding

rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 Apr 2014 57,100 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear inner sill corners corroding

rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,985 miles

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 10 Apr 2013 54,985 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Apr 2012 52,567 miles

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

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)

exhaust has part of the system corroded

slight dampness around nearside front steering rack

slight gearbox oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2011 48,659 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front tyre worn low

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 44,465 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,381 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,322 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 35,322 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 29,726 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 25 Apr 2006 23,941 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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FA52 VMG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FA52 VMG, 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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FA52 VMG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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