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FE52 OTF

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,769 mi
Last recorded97,769 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 OTF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 97,769 miles

metal brake pipes corroded in places

screen damaged in places

Pass 18 Jul 2016 97,345 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

metal brake pipes corroded in places

rear outer sill corroded and weak

Fail 18 Jul 2016 97,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

metal brake pipes corroded in places

rear outer sill corroded and weak

Pass 21 Jul 2015 92,675 miles

metal brake pipes corroded in places

screen damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2015 92,674 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

metal brake pipes corroded in places

screen damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2014 89,189 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all metal brake pipes corroded in places

nearside headlight on lower limit

rear exhaust heavily corroded

several chips in screen

Fail 21 Jul 2014 89,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all metal brake pipes corroded in places

nearside headlight on lower limit

rear exhaust heavily corroded

rear number plate insecure

several chips in screen

Pass 31 Jul 2013 81,849 miles

nearside front brakes showing signs of overheating

Fail 22 Jul 2013 81,844 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front brakes showing signs of overheating

Pass 26 Jul 2012 79,342 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake efficiency borderline pass

Fail 24 Jul 2012 79,341 miles

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)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 64,180 miles

Front exhaust heatshield loose

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 64,180 miles

Front exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 48,113 miles

front brakes only just balanced. 22%,

Pass 27 Nov 2008 31,284 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 25,513 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs rusty

hecky thump the rear wiper is utterly and totally useless anywayas they say in arbroath smoke me a kipper and everything will be in apple pie order hey-ho away we go

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,693 miles

both front tyres cracking in places

exhaust rusty in places

offside rear tyre cracking in places

Pass 17 Oct 2006 18,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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FE52 OTF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE52 OTF, 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 FE52 OTF registered?

FE52 OTF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is FE52 OTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE52 OTF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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