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FH02 WLJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,000 mi
Last recorded83,000 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 WLJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 83,000 miles

front /rear outer wings corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2022 81,775 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 81,775 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 80,117 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 79,285 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 79,280 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 76,101 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 71,580 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 69,175 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 66,450 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 62,071 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 57,141 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 51,047 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 51,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 44,639 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 48,670 miles

hand brake has long travel

Pass 25 Jun 2009 42,968 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 42,963 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front tyre pressure low

Pass 2 Jun 2008 36,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2007 30,387 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 24,867 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 WLJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WLJ, 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 WLJ registered?

FH02 WLJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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