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FX52 YMR

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,285 mi
Last recorded128,285 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 128,285 miles

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

front exhaust flexy pipe mounting bracket snapped but system secure at test time

Pass 4 Jan 2017 124,849 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 124,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 118,799 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 118,799 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 112,041 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 104,519 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in off side front steering rack inner fixing joint

Pass 15 Jan 2013 98,431 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 98,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 90,564 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 82,197 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 82,168 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 74,917 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 74,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 61,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 61,966 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 48,614 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre rear seatbelt inertia not working

offside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 17 Oct 2007 48,614 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

centre rear seatbelt inertia not working

offside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 5 Oct 2006 37,771 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 29,771 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 YMR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YMR, 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 YMR registered?

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

Is FX52 YMR safe to buy?

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