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FE52 XTA

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,966 mi
Last recorded83,966 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 83,966 miles

Offside Front cv boot insecure but preventing ingress or water or dirt

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 83,963 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front cv boot insecure but preventing ingress or water or dirt

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 82,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 82,574 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 79,195 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 75,920 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 71,409 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 68,290 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 66,357 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 66,357 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 64,469 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 64,469 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 61,430 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 61,367 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 57,801 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 55,148 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,005 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 46,993 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 43,022 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 38,073 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 38,068 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2005 32,901 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

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 XTA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

FE52 XTA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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