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FV52 HFW

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,891 mi
Last recorded65,891 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 HFW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2011 65,891 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 65,891 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 59,948 miles

gearbox damp / radiator corroded / osr brake pipe corroded / slight play steering rack / 22% front brake imbalance

rear seats not accessable / ns mirror damaged / coolant level low / exhaust manifold shield insecure / exhaust badly corroded & flexi seperating / bumper grill insecure / ns cv boot perished

Pass 2 Feb 2009 54,357 miles

exhaust front flexi seperating & front shield insecure /centre badly corroded

nsf tyre on limit/ osf tyre close to limit

osr brake pipe corroded

play steering rack

travel park brake

tyres 1855515 perished

Pass 11 Jan 2008 46,900 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 46,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 41,630 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 41,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

hand brake lever has an after market handle which isn't fitted properly

Fail 25 Nov 2005 32,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 32,700 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 HFW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HFW, 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 FV52 HFW registered?

FV52 HFW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is FV52 HFW safe to buy?

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