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FN52 AYB

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

36,474 mi
Last recorded36,474 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 AYB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 36,474 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 34,265 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 32,260 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 30,512 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 28,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 26,542 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 24,436 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2019 24,435 miles

Towbar attachment insecure ball insecure and fixings incorrect. (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 21,024 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 21,014 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 19,093 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 16,667 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 15,076 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 13,020 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 11,569 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 10,044 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 9,915 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 9,915 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 9,423 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 9,048 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 8,266 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 8,266 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 7,291 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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FN52 AYB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FN52 AYB, 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 FN52 AYB registered?

FN52 AYB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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The MOT history for FN52 AYB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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