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FH52 TMX

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,584 mi
Last recorded44,584 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 TMX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 44,584 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 43,529 miles

Both rear tyres perished with age

Pass 11 Feb 2013 41,617 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,652 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 39,652 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre size 185/55R15 82V

Pass 28 Feb 2011 36,570 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 33,638 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,371 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 24,740 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 24,041 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 24,041 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)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 18,122 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 12,784 miles

N/S/F tyre borderline due to uneven wear on outer edge.

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 TMX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TMX, 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 FH52 TMX registered?

FH52 TMX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is FH52 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 TMX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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