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FV52 DVM

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

22,565 mi
Last recorded22,565 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 DVM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 22,565 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 22,565 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 22,404 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 21,698 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 76,181 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

registration plate deteriorated both (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2014 21,017 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 20,278 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 19,667 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 187,535 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 17,737 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside drive shaft seal leaking

Fail 20 Dec 2010 17,737 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 18 Dec 2009 16,704 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 16,704 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 15,399 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 15,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 12,827 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 9,207 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 9,207 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 7,082 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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FV52 DVM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FV52 DVM, 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 FV52 DVM registered?

FV52 DVM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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The MOT history for FV52 DVM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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