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FG52 DBV

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

49,304 mi
Last recorded49,304 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 49,304 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 49,032 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 48,277 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 44,053 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2015 44,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

gearbox oil leak

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,510 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 26 Aug 2014 40,510 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 6 Sep 2013 38,514 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 36,190 miles

rear exhaust box rusting

surface cracks to rear tyres

Pass 9 Sep 2011 33,695 miles

Both Front Cv Boots Cracking

Exhaust System Slightly Corroded

Rear Tyre Treads Cracking

Fail 9 Sep 2011 33,695 miles

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

Both Front Cv Boots Cracking

Exhaust System Slightly Corroded

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

Rear Tyre Treads Cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2010 30,236 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 30,236 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 27,084 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

surface cracks to rear tyres

Pass 13 Aug 2009 27,084 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

surface cracks to rear tyres

Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,775 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,996 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 21,996 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 19,103 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 DBV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DBV, 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 FG52 DBV registered?

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

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