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FA02 EWR

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,988 mi
Last recorded56,988 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 56,988 miles

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel arch damaged

Power steering belt cracking

Fail 10 Apr 2017 56,984 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel arch damaged

Power steering belt cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,222 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 54,258 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 53,174 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 52,026 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 52,056 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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,239 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,826 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 48,108 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,058 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,884 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 43,884 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 40,511 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Apr 2006 37,668 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 36,099 miles

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

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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FA02 EWR 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 FA02 EWR, 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 EWR registered?

FA02 EWR is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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