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FH51 SLV

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,488 mi
Last recorded63,488 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 SLV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2015 63,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2014 59,957 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 59,931 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 damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 56,815 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 56,803 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 52,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 48,757 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 48,757 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 46,303 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 43,064 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 38,978 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 35,828 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2007 30,712 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 25,615 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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FH51 SLV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FH51 SLV, 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 FH51 SLV registered?

FH51 SLV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is FH51 SLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH51 SLV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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