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FP52 VMJ

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,434 mi
Last recorded100,434 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 VMJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 100,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 100,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 93,497 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on edge.

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 93,483 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust corroded.

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 86,524 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 79,758 miles

E/M Light on.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 70,771 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 62,671 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 52,088 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 43,265 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,695 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,412 miles

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it, close to sidewall

rear number plate delaminating

slight oil leak frpm steering rack

Fail 24 Feb 2009 26,412 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it, close to sidewall

rear number plate delaminating

slight oil leak frpm steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2008 25,619 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 19,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 14,773 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 12,176 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 VMJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VMJ, 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 VMJ registered?

FP52 VMJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is FP52 VMJ safe to buy?

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