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FH52 SXY

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,857 mi
Last recorded102,857 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 SXY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 102,857 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 99,111 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 95,926 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 89,061 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear washer inop

Pass 30 Nov 2009 89,061 miles

rear washer inop

Pass 9 Dec 2008 83,855 miles

front pads will require replacing soon

nearside screen washer not working correctly

rear wiper split

Fail 9 Dec 2008 83,855 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine management light on

front pads will require replacing soon

nearside screen washer not working correctly

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Dec 2007 76,711 miles

both rear tyres perrished

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2007 76,711 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres perrished

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2006 64,215 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 21 Dec 2005 49,507 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 49,507 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf tyre underflated

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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FH52 SXY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH52 SXY, 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

How do I check the history of FH52 SXY?

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What year was FH52 SXY registered?

FH52 SXY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 December 2002.

Is FH52 SXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 SXY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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