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FG02 VAH

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,133 mi
Last recorded43,133 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 VAH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 43,133 miles

Front exhaust flex deteriorating

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/r and o/s/r both rear wheel arches

Fail 1 Jun 2022 43,111 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill rotten front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flex deteriorating

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/r and o/s/r both rear wheel arches

Pass 28 May 2021 41,875 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside outer sill corrosion (no holes)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s inners sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber split deteriorating

Fail 28 May 2021 41,875 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside outer sill corrosion (no holes)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s inners sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber split deteriorating

Pass 4 Jun 2020 40,605 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front wheel speed sensor ring split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (borderline pass) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (borderline pass) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

brake fluid starting to become contaminated

lower engine mounting (deteriorating)

Pass 26 Apr 2019 38,462 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 38,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 35,539 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 32,455 miles

Screw in passenger rear tyre

Slight misting of oil from gearbox.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 29,605 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 25,553 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 22,226 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 18,597 miles

nearside rear tyre is perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 20 Apr 2012 14,460 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,368 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 6,561 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 3,920 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 3,600 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 3,388 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 3,169 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 VAH is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VAH, 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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FG02 VAH is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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