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FG02 VAY

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,042 mi
Last recorded116,042 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 116,042 miles

both rear wheels are different size and alloys to the front

Fail 20 Sep 2012 116,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear wheels are different size and alloys to the front

Fail 13 Sep 2011 112,157 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 112,157 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 102,462 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 102,459 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 90,775 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 90,775 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 81,519 miles

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

slight wear on offside rear tyre inner edge tread

Fail 8 Sep 2008 81,483 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

nearside front wiper blade starting to split slightly

slight wear on offside rear tyre inner edge tread

Pass 10 Sep 2007 72,540 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 66,902 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 79,304 miles

slight dampness around nearside rack boot

surface cracks in tyre tread

Fail 15 Jun 2006 79,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight dampness around nearside rack boot

surface cracks in tyre tread

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 VAY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FG02 VAY, 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 VAY registered?

FG02 VAY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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