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FP52 MTJ

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,711 mi
Last recorded75,711 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 MTJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 75,711 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 75,711 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 65,191 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 62,792 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 62,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 56,161 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 50,183 miles

has the cambelt been changed? we advise every 50,000 miles or 5 years. failure results in major engine damage

Fail 24 Jun 2009 50,183 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

has the cambelt been changed? we advise every 50,000 miles or 5 years. failure results in major engine damage

Pass 24 Jun 2008 41,518 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracks inbetween tread patern.

exhaust corroded near join to back box.

handbrake travel a little high.

has the timing belt been replaced, we advise every 40000 miles or 4 years.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 32,278 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 32,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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 MTJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 MTJ, 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 MTJ registered?

FP52 MTJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is FP52 MTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 MTJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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