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FE02 RZM

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

211,843 mi
Last recorded211,843 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 RZM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 211,843 miles

offside sill rusty

rear exhaust rubbeer missing

rear inner sills rusty

rear outer rches rusty

rear shock bodys rusty

Fail 10 Jan 2018 211,754 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

offside sill rusty

rear exhaust rubbeer missing

rear inner sills rusty

rear outer rches rusty

rear shock bodys rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2017 208,224 miles

Back box corroded

Brake pedal rubber starting deteriorate

Front Both front tyres 3m - 185 55 R15 82V

Front front number plate starting deteriorate - still visible

Nearside Front Brake pipe starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Adult seat not checked due to child seat fitted

Offside Rear front to rear brake pipe has corrosion

Power steering pump damp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

oil / gear oil leak

sills / wheel arches have corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2017 208,223 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to flexi / cat section (7.1.2)

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

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)

Brake pedal rubber starting deteriorate

Front Both front tyres 3m - 185 55 R15 82V

Front front number plate starting deteriorate - still visible

Nearside Front Brake pipe starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Adult seat not checked due to child seat fitted

Offside Rear front to rear brake pipe has corrosion

Power steering pump damp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

oil / gear oil leak

sills / wheel arches have corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2016 206,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to front joint (7.1.2)

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

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

battery loose

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2016 206,862 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to front joint (7.1.2)

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

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

battery loose

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2015 197,148 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 197,148 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 183,783 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 183,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 167,615 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 167,615 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 149,633 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine management light on

Fail 8 Feb 2012 149,633 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine management light on

Pass 30 Mar 2011 134,754 miles

engine MANAGEMENT light on

rear wiper blade rubber

Fail 30 Mar 2011 134,754 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine MANAGEMENT light on

rear wiper blade rubber

Fail 29 Mar 2010 117,956 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 117,956 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 99,893 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 99,893 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 85,179 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 69,366 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 51,932 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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FE02 RZM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FE02 RZM, 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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FE02 RZM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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