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FA02 EWE

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,820 mi
Last recorded103,820 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 EWE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 103,820 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 95,942 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 95,942 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 89,924 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f abs ring cracked..

Pass 13 Dec 2013 89,924 miles

n/s/f abs ring cracked..

Fail 27 Nov 2012 82,907 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre deteriorating on sidewall..

Pass 27 Nov 2012 82,907 miles

o/s/f tyre deteriorating on sidewall..

Pass 1 Dec 2011 77,406 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/f abs ring fractured..

Pass 23 Aug 2010 67,929 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 67,926 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 59,428 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,191 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 46,226 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 36,751 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 29,514 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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FA02 EWE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FA02 EWE, 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 FA02 EWE registered?

FA02 EWE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is FA02 EWE safe to buy?

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