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FG02 VPP

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

50,360 mi
Last recorded50,360 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 50,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 43,994 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 37,432 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 37,432 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 35,961 miles

suspect water pump leaking

Fail 25 Apr 2016 35,954 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

suspect water pump leaking

Pass 16 Apr 2015 33,423 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 30,922 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/r tyre low on tread

steering rack damp

Fail 15 Apr 2014 30,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

n/s/r tyre low on tread

steering rack damp

Fail 22 Apr 2013 28,862 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 28,862 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 27,127 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 27,127 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 24,881 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 22,953 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 22,953 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 20,957 miles

nearside front tyre worn to in ner & outer edges, and small cut to outer sidewall.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 18,759 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 18,759 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 16,024 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 16,024 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 12,864 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 12,864 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VPP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 VPP, 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 VPP registered?

FG02 VPP is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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