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FX52 RHK

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

59,878 mi
Last recorded59,878 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 59,878 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded no sharp edges

Pass 11 Sep 2024 59,566 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill around repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 59,193 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch deteriorating corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch deteriorating corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2022 58,749 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 58,325 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 57,811 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 57,811 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 57,269 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 57,265 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded around repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 56,303 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 56,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from wheel cylinder to flexible and from flexible to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible to under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from wheel cylinder to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible around fuel tank to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 54,284 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 54,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and void on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit = 2.0mm and void on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 52,299 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 52,299 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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 50,500 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 50,479 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 49,451 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 48,191 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 48,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 47,333 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 47,333 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,668 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 40,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,723 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 35,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,776 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 25,643 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 20,502 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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FX52 RHK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 RHK, 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 RHK registered?

FX52 RHK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for FX52 RHK shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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