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FD51 RCO

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,464 mi
Last recorded99,464 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 RCO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 99,464 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 99,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 92,200 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 92,199 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 86,438 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 78,393 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 74,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 74,449 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 69,427 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 62,372 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 57,772 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 57,772 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 46,575 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 RCO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RCO, 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 RCO registered?

FD51 RCO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 24 January 2002.

Is FD51 RCO safe to buy?

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