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FH02 LWG

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

40,944 mi
Last recorded40,944 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 LWG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 40,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 40,171 miles

ALL Suspension Components starting to corrode.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn & pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 39,996 miles

Exhaust System heavily corroded, in various places.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake Discs pitted. (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 39,951 miles

both outer drive shaft gaiters starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Sep 2015 39,817 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust starting to corode

Pass 8 Sep 2014 39,665 miles

N/S/F ABS RING DAMAGED/ CORROSIN ON SUSPESION UNITS

Pass 5 Sep 2013 39,444 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS ./ O/S/F FLEXI FERRULE CORRODING

Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,266 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 38,897 miles

ALL 4 TYRES PERRISHING

Pass 8 Sep 2011 38,897 miles

ALL TYRES PERRISHING BAD ADV REPLACE

Pass 6 Sep 2010 38,640 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,930 miles

O/S/F TYRE JUST SHOWING SIGNS OF CUTTING OUT ON INNER EDGE

SMALL RIP ON N/S/F TYRE OUTTER WALL

TRACKING

Pass 8 Sep 2008 36,838 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 35,503 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 35,477 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 29,622 miles

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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FH02 LWG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FH02 LWG, 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 FH02 LWG?

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What year was FH02 LWG registered?

FH02 LWG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 23 July 2002.

Is FH02 LWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH02 LWG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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