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FG02 VAA

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,497 mi
Last recorded121,497 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 VAA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 121,497 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 115,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eng man light on

Fail 10 Feb 2014 115,231 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eng man light on

Pass 11 Feb 2013 109,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eng man light on

Pass 20 Feb 2012 102,451 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management lamp on

Pass 21 Feb 2011 94,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine man light on

Pass 15 Feb 2010 87,251 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 78,603 miles

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

water level below minimum

Pass 18 Feb 2008 68,916 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 60,376 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 49,625 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 VAA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VAA, 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 VAA registered?

FG02 VAA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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