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FX52 VZY

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,809 mi
Last recorded69,809 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 VZY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 69,809 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 69,804 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 64,222 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 57,916 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 51,613 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 51,613 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,129 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 46,127 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 41,020 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front cv boots starting to crack.

o/s/f tyre 3 mm tred.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 34,650 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 34,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 27,603 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 23,448 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 3 Aug 2006 14,654 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 8,722 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 VZY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VZY, 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

How do I check the history of FX52 VZY?

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What year was FX52 VZY registered?

FX52 VZY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is FX52 VZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX52 VZY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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