CarVerify

Free Car Check

FE52 OTJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,694 mi
Last recorded91,694 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationFE52 OTJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
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

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 91,694 miles

Central exhaust has slight blow

Nearside Front starting to corrode

Nearside Rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside Front wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 82,161 miles

Nearside Front abs ring broken

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak from gearbox

steering rack damp

Fail 9 Apr 2018 82,156 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front abs ring broken

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak from gearbox

steering rack damp

Pass 11 Apr 2017 73,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 67,455 miles

exhaust flexi deteriated

oil leak around gearbox

Pass 16 Apr 2015 64,696 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 62,210 miles

both front wipers slightly deteriated

brake pedal rubber is slightly worn on edge

centre exhaust coroded on rear section

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 29 Apr 2013 59,527 miles

oil leak from gearbox

rear exhaust joint coroded

Fail 29 Apr 2013 59,527 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from gearbox

rear exhaust joint coroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,558 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 53,444 miles

Nearside front outer cv boot pinhole cut started to leak grease

Pass 4 May 2010 50,763 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 48,014 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear silencer corroded not blowing

Pass 6 May 2008 45,161 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 42,180 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 37,770 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

FE52 OTJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTJ, 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 FE52 OTJ?

You can check the full history of FE52 OTJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FE52 OTJ registered?

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

Is FE52 OTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE52 OTJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE52 OTJ 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 FE52 OTJ. 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.