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AV02 FBD

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,515 mi
Last recorded60,515 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 FBD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 60,515 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak from the rear of the engine

Fail 5 Dec 2013 60,515 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak from the rear of the engine

nsr tyre is badly perished 185/55r15v

Pass 22 Nov 2012 57,669 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 51,263 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 50,987 miles

misfire

rear number plate deteriorating

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

coolant very low

Fail 31 Aug 2011 50,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

coolant very low

misfire

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Sep 2010 48,150 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 48,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 44,887 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 44,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 40,436 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 38,383 miles

nearsaide front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 27 Feb 2007 38,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Oct 2005 29,854 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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AV02 FBD is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AV02 FBD, 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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AV02 FBD is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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