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FG02 VPY

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,050 mi
Last recorded62,050 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 VPY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 62,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 62,050 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 61,953 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 61,490 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 60,187 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 58,526 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 53,973 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,214 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 50,214 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 46,268 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 46,268 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 42,606 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 38,802 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 34,785 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 34,785 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 29,862 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 29,059 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,838 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 22,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 VPY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VPY, 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

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What year was FG02 VPY registered?

FG02 VPY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is FG02 VPY safe to buy?

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