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FE52 OTS

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,958 mi
Last recorded76,958 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 OTS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 76,958 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 76,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 68,988 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 62,645 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 62,635 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 55,913 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 Aug 2014 47,252 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 46,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 45,338 miles

exhuast backbox starting to corrode

exhuast middle section starting to corrode

Pass 9 Aug 2011 44,390 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 43,710 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 42,402 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 42,402 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,584 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack all over

hand brake just starting to have exess travel

n/s/f steering arm slightly damp

Pass 31 Jul 2007 34,014 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 34,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 30,086 miles

exhaust corroded

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 OTS is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OTS, 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

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What year was FE52 OTS registered?

FE52 OTS is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is FE52 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE52 OTS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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