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FE02 YLY

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,185 mi
Last recorded58,185 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 YLY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 58,185 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 58,125 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi hose blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 56,191 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi poor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

damage rear bumper

Fail 12 Jan 2022 56,191 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi poor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

damage rear bumper

Pass 14 Jan 2021 51,831 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge balding (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 51,831 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge balding (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp misted /damp affecting image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 47,412 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 47,407 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 42,456 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 38,827 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 1 Feb 2017 34,726 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 34,726 miles

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

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 32,216 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 32,216 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 29,867 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 29,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 29,026 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brakes are slightly unbalanced.

Offside rear tyre tread cracking. Cords not visable at time of test.

Rear exhaust pipe has corrosion.

Rear exhaust silencer has corrosion.

Slight wear/play in offside inner track rod joint.

Fail 29 Jan 2014 29,026 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brakes are slightly unbalanced.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre tread cracking. Cords not visable at time of test.

Rear exhaust pipe has corrosion.

Rear exhaust silencer has corrosion.

Slight wear/play in offside inner track rod joint.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 26,080 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 26,005 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 19,830 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 13,739 miles

offside rear tyre perished

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2011 13,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2010 13,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 23 Dec 2008 12,605 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 11,589 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 9,612 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 7,547 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 YLY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YLY, 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 YLY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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