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FP52 EPY

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,551 mi
Last recorded70,551 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 EPY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 70,551 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 70,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

(Offside front caliper probably seized on sliders)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 60,479 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Apr 2010 52,987 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracked on side walls and arround tread

Fail 14 Apr 2010 52,987 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracked on side walls and arround tread

Fail 23 Mar 2009 42,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 42,870 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 33,200 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 33,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 31,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 20,986 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 13,102 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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FP52 EPY 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 FP52 EPY, 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 FP52 EPY registered?

FP52 EPY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is FP52 EPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 EPY 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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