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FL52 UMU

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,538 mi
Last recorded89,538 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 UMU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 89,538 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 89,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 80,057 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 80,057 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,392 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 59,392 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 44,032 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 44,032 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 34,224 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 32,486 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 29,466 miles

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

Nearside outer bodysill has severe damage -but no corrosion

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,466 miles

Nearside outer bodysill has severe damage -but no corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2007 25,786 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 25,786 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 1 Feb 2006 23,056 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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FL52 UMU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FL52 UMU, 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 FL52 UMU registered?

FL52 UMU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is FL52 UMU safe to buy?

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