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FE02 ZXW

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,038 mi
Last recorded63,038 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 ZXW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 63,038 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills suffering from corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 63,034 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rears very heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills suffering from corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 61,862 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 60,966 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 59,621 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 59,621 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 58,784 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 57,915 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 57,529 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 57,529 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 57,190 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 56,656 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 56,656 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,683 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,537 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 54,537 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 53,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 53,356 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,253 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2011 50,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,774 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 48,810 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 48,810 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 45,109 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 40,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

wear on front brake disc's and pads

wear on n/s/f tyre 1.6m just legal

Pass 3 Apr 2008 40,354 miles

wear on front brake disc's and pads

wear on n/s/f tyre 1.6m just legal

Pass 8 Feb 2007 29,274 miles

handbrake travel

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 ZXW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZXW, 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 FE02 ZXW registered?

FE02 ZXW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is FE02 ZXW safe to buy?

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