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FC02 HPE

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,571 mi
Last recorded48,571 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 HPE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 48,571 miles

bothside sills corroded

exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 45,354 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 32,034 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 27,953 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 27,013 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 26,440 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 26,439 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 25,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,610 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 24,643 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 23,880 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 22,368 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 22,367 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 19,906 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 16,774 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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FC02 HPE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FC02 HPE, 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 FC02 HPE registered?

FC02 HPE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is FC02 HPE safe to buy?

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