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FG52 DAU

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,509 mi
Last recorded70,509 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 DAU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 70,509 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 70,496 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 65,775 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 65,775 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 60,955 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 57,874 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 57,874 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 52,030 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 47,292 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 43,537 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 43,537 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 11 Sep 2010 38,072 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,370 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,594 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 28,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 23,925 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,003 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 18,996 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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FG52 DAU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FG52 DAU, 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 FG52 DAU registered?

FG52 DAU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is FG52 DAU safe to buy?

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