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FP52 FZM

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,668 mi
Last recorded40,668 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 FZM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2021 40,668 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer wheel arch to inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced uoter wheel arch to inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 40,395 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 40,389 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2019 39,824 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 38,451 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 37,583 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 34,892 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 32,774 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 30,815 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 28,907 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 26,892 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 24,441 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 24,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 22,171 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 22,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 19,559 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 17,037 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 14,809 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 12,256 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 8,659 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 FZM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FZM, 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 FP52 FZM registered?

FP52 FZM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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