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FX52 GWF

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,924 mi
Last recorded61,924 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 GWF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 61,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

both side sills corroding

headgasket failure

offside rear tyre perishing slightly

Fail 2 Oct 2018 61,924 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

both side sills corroding

headgasket failure

offside rear tyre perishing slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2017 55,488 miles

both side sills corroding

Fail 28 Sep 2017 55,488 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear wheel arch (5.2.6)

both side sills corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2016 50,167 miles

offside front tyre perishing on inside wall

offside sill corroding

Fail 26 Sep 2016 50,167 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant headertank empty

offside front tyre perishing on inside wall

offside sill corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2015 44,493 miles

Both side rear wheel arches corroding

Both side sills corroding

Coolant header tank empty

Fail 24 Sep 2015 44,493 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both side rear wheel arches corroding

Both side sills corroding

Coolant header tank empty

Pass 19 Sep 2014 40,751 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2014 40,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2013 36,263 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 30,022 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 23,682 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 12,957 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 12,957 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 10,234 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 9,034 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 7,786 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 6,501 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 4,813 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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FX52 GWF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FX52 GWF, 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 FX52 GWF registered?

FX52 GWF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is FX52 GWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX52 GWF shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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