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FX52 SVD

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,680 mi
Last recorded61,680 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 SVD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 61,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/ body/ wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 61,680 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/ body/ wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 60,126 miles

Engine noisy

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Various areas of corrosion not structual

Fail 6 Jan 2023 60,126 miles

Engine noisy

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Various areas of corrosion not structual

Pass 5 Jan 2022 59,840 miles

Engine rattle

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Various areas of body corrosion not structual

Pass 23 Dec 2020 59,209 miles

Engine rattle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 58,575 miles

Engine rattle

Fail 12 Jun 2019 58,575 miles

Engine rattle

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 57,885 miles

Engine rattle

Nearside Outer sill corroded not structual

Pass 30 Jun 2017 56,852 miles

Engine rattle

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 55,807 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 55,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 55,008 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 53,648 miles

Engine rattle

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Jun 2013 52,084 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 52,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 50,954 miles

Engine rattle

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

SRS light on

Pass 22 Jun 2012 50,954 miles

Engine rattle

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

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

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

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

SRS light on

Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,931 miles

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

engine knock

Fail 24 Jun 2011 48,931 miles

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

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

engine knock

Pass 21 Jun 2010 46,414 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front pads getting down

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 26 Jun 2009 42,957 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 42,957 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,324 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,725 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 29,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Aug 2006 17,537 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 SVD is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SVD, 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 SVD registered?

FX52 SVD is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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