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FE52 XHL

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,679 mi
Last recorded66,679 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 66,679 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/f door mirror damaged

oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2015 66,679 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/f door mirror damaged

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 60,905 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 60,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 58,237 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 58,221 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre & front exhaust pipe in poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2013 52,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre has small cut in sidewall

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

Oil leak on engine

oil leak on gearbox!

Fail 7 Feb 2013 52,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front tyre has small cut in sidewall

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak on engine

oil leak on gearbox!

Pass 6 Feb 2012 46,313 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2010 41,197 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 41,195 miles

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

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2009 38,200 miles

o/s+n/s rear tyres spliting on sidewalls at top edge

Pass 5 Jun 2008 34,215 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 34,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 31,122 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 31,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 26,112 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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FE52 XHL 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 64.7%.

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 XHL, 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 XHL registered?

FE52 XHL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is FE52 XHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE52 XHL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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