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AD02 FAO

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,868 mi
Last recorded69,868 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 FAO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 69,868 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s o/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2017 67,837 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 65,474 miles

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

exhaust flexie pipe detetiorated but not blowing

rear tyres perishing and worn close to 1.6mm (3-4mm)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,472 miles

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

exhaust flexie pipe detetiorated but not blowing

Pass 8 Jul 2014 61,130 miles

Couldn't see into brakes properly

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 58,544 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2013 58,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 55,884 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 52,791 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 52,791 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 49,240 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 45,425 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness around steering rack

Fail 9 Jul 2008 41,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside door mirror taped

Pass 9 Jul 2008 41,138 miles

nearside door mirror taped

Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,469 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 31,619 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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 FAO 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 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AD02 FAO, 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 AD02 FAO registered?

AD02 FAO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 11 July 2002.

Is AD02 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 FAO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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