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FG02 VBU

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,145 mi
Last recorded36,145 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 VBU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 36,145 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,125 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 23,083 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 20,603 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 18,327 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 15,830 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 15,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2007 13,467 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 11,155 miles

both wiperblades poor clearing effect

nearside mirror casing missing.

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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FG02 VBU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FG02 VBU?

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What year was FG02 VBU registered?

FG02 VBU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is FG02 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG02 VBU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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