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FG02 WUX

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,234 mi
Last recorded72,234 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 WUX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 72,234 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various areas of corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2021 67,555 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various areas of corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2020 66,209 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various areas of light corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2020 66,209 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various areas of light corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2019 63,376 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 59,917 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 59,917 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 56,782 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 53,757 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 53,757 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 49,481 miles

Both the rear tyres are perishing

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 45,056 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 45,056 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 41,084 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 36,664 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,702 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,236 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,267 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 25,267 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,344 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 19,864 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 17,188 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer wall damaged

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 WUX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WUX, 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 WUX registered?

FG02 WUX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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