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FJ02 TVN

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,784 mi
Last recorded78,784 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 78,784 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 70,919 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 64,349 miles

Front exhaust mounting deteriated

Fail 24 Jul 2015 64,294 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust mounting deteriated

Pass 24 Jul 2014 58,079 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 57,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 52,789 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 62,757 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 48,225 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 45,145 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 40,958 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 37,965 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 37,965 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 33,164 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

drivers seat tilt inoperative

Pass 17 Oct 2007 28,560 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 23,181 miles

Slight play in O/S tracking arm of steering rack.

Pass 18 Oct 2005 17,705 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 17,705 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TVN is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FJ02 TVN, 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 FJ02 TVN registered?

FJ02 TVN is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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