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FX52 XOV

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,016 mi
Last recorded96,016 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 XOV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 96,016 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 96,016 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both registratoin lamps not working (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 88,326 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 88,319 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 85,101 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Oct 2015 83,063 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 80,796 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 7 Nov 2013 78,948 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 78,886 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)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 76,800 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 9 Nov 2012 76,800 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 18 Nov 2011 75,197 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 74,135 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 74,133 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 65,923 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 65,921 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 57,053 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 47,285 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 39,551 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 30,808 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 XOV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold 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 XOV, 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

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What year was FX52 XOV registered?

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

Is FX52 XOV safe to buy?

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