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AD02 FAJ

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

61,585 mi
Last recorded61,585 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 FAJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2025 61,585 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside outer sill corroded / Rear wheel arch.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2024 59,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 59,278 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 58,466 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 57,540 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 56,645 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 56,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 55,686 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 55,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 54,038 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 54,038 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 52,682 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 50,548 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 46,247 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 46,193 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 42,342 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 41,204 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 40,552 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 38,789 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 38,789 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,642 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 33,555 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,061 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 1 Aug 2007 27,598 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 27,594 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on outer treads

Pass 4 Aug 2006 24,754 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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AD02 FAJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AD02 FAJ, 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 AD02 FAJ registered?

AD02 FAJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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