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DA02 FMK

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,216 mi
Last recorded39,216 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 FMK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 39,216 miles

front tyre size 185 55 /15 rear tyre size 195 55/15

hand brake travel slightly high

slight exhaust blow from front joint

Fail 11 Nov 2017 39,216 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside front (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended anti roll bar link rod (2.4.F.3)

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)

front tyre size 185 55 /15 rear tyre size 195 55/15

hand brake travel slightly high

slight exhaust blow from front joint

Pass 31 Oct 2016 30,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear deep age cracks in tyre wall

Offside Rear deep age cracks in tyre wall

under bonnet brake pipes to bulkhead corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2016 30,443 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear deep age cracks in tyre wall

Offside Rear deep age cracks in tyre wall

under bonnet brake pipes to bulkhead corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 28,758 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has partial tread separation

Offside Rear tyre has partial tread separation

Pass 4 Jul 2014 28,273 miles

all tyres craking on outer tread/sidw

front pipe flex worn

Pass 24 Jun 2013 27,779 miles

all 4 tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2012 27,000 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 26,999 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 25,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 23,360 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 21,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 19,140 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 16,936 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 13,740 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 13,740 miles

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

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

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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DA02 FMK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA02 FMK, 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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DA02 FMK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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