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FH02 TLX

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,136 mi
Last recorded138,136 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 TLX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 138,136 miles

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

brake pedal antislip starting to smooth off

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 13 Mar 2014 128,588 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to windscreen outside swept area

slight binding offside front brake

Fail 13 Mar 2014 128,588 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to windscreen outside swept area

slight binding offside front brake

Pass 12 Mar 2013 118,554 miles

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 14 Mar 2012 107,766 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

chip in windscreen outside swept area

Fail 9 Mar 2012 107,766 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

chip in windscreen outside swept area

Pass 14 Mar 2011 93,473 miles

both front cv boots cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2010 87,180 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 87,180 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 80,562 miles

nearside front cv boot cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2008 72,958 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 72,958 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 63,823 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 63,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 54,177 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 51,191 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 51,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 TLX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FH02 TLX, 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 FH02 TLX registered?

FH02 TLX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is FH02 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH02 TLX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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