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FY52 COU

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,487 mi
Last recorded94,487 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 COU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 94,487 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 94,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2013 81,680 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 81,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine managment light on

Pass 26 Apr 2012 75,683 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

em light on

Pass 28 Apr 2011 109,844 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 109,844 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 101,879 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 95,970 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 95,970 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 92,791 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 88,979 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 88,977 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 82,319 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 64,672 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 64,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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FY52 COU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FY52 COU, 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 FY52 COU registered?

FY52 COU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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