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FG52 XRR

2002 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,029 mi
Last recorded124,029 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 XRR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 124,029 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 124,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 113,593 miles

Both front wiper blades starting not clear effectively

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear heat shield loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 113,593 miles

Both front wiper blades starting not clear effectively

Rear heat shield loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 95,030 miles

both rear tyres perished 1856514

Fail 19 Nov 2013 95,030 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres perished 1856514

Pass 3 Dec 2012 83,601 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2012 83,601 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 79,168 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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 73,446 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 73,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 67,555 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 67,555 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 60,002 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 55,011 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 49,135 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 39,637 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Fail 23 Nov 2005 39,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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 XRR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XRR, 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 XRR registered?

FG52 XRR is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is FG52 XRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG52 XRR shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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