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FJ02 TUV

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

64,955 mi
Last recorded64,955 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 TUV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 64,955 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 64,385 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 64,385 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 63,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 63,373 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 62,623 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 61,806 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 60,968 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 60,094 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 58,508 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 56,363 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 54,466 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,621 miles

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

advise - engine light on

advise - offside front tyre worn on inner side wall splits in side wall

Pass 22 Mar 2012 51,190 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 49,676 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 48,191 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 45,281 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,470 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 42,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 37,855 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,783 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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FJ02 TUV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FJ02 TUV, 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 FJ02 TUV registered?

FJ02 TUV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is FJ02 TUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ02 TUV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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