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FD51 RBX

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,712 mi
Last recorded75,712 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 RBX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 75,712 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 70,595 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 60,441 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 48,615 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 39,602 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 36,714 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 34,233 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 34,233 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 31,561 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 31,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 28,219 miles

both sides outer cv boots have slight cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2015 24,878 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 21,661 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 20,965 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 20,965 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 19,676 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 18,240 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 16,883 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 15,334 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 13,798 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 12,226 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2007 10,382 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 8,312 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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FD51 RBX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FD51 RBX, 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 FD51 RBX registered?

FD51 RBX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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