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FP52 ESF

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,687 mi
Last recorded66,687 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 ESF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 66,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre has a cut showing cords but not long enough to fail

Fail 16 May 2011 60,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 60,473 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 54,252 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 51,463 miles

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

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

SRS warning light on

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge of tread

Pass 1 Oct 2008 44,730 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 37,221 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front pads low o/s

n/s/r tail lamp slightly dull

Pass 25 Oct 2006 29,884 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 21,499 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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FP52 ESF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FP52 ESF, 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 ESF registered?

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

Is FP52 ESF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 ESF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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