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FG02 RLV

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,758 mi
Last recorded65,758 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 RLV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 65,758 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 65,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 62,043 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 56,468 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 53,931 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 52,058 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 49,405 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 45,070 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 41,949 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 38,000 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 30,137 miles

n/s/r seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted, o/s/f slight play in steering rack end.

Pass 18 Jan 2006 21,011 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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FG02 RLV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FG02 RLV, 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 FG02 RLV registered?

FG02 RLV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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The MOT history for FG02 RLV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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