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FX52 RGZ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,969 mi
Last recorded20,969 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 RGZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 20,969 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split but still clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 20,969 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged cracked all around and through to central core (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split but still clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 20,485 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

•front suspension corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 20,408 miles

front suspension corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 20,320 miles

underbody corroded near load bearing points (not holed)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 20,279 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 20,224 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking and perishing

Corrosion to all brake ferrules/unions

Corrosion to front pipe and centre sections

Front pipe heat shield is loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades are splitting

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to inner sills

Pass 3 Sep 2013 20,150 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2012 19,806 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 19,688 miles

suspension corroded but not holed

Pass 31 Aug 2010 19,474 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 19,167 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 19,167 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake fluid failed boil test. (advise replacing)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 18,737 miles

exhaust centre and rear pipes corroded(not blowing)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 18,737 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust centre and rear pipes corroded(not blowing)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,941 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 16,715 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 16,715 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FX52 RGZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FX52 RGZ, 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 RGZ registered?

FX52 RGZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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