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FJ02 TVT

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,653 mi
Last recorded78,653 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 TVT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2011 78,653 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

n/s and o/s front tyres are wearing on outer edges

o/s rear tyre is perished, starting to split and is worn unevenly around inner edge

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

srs airbagsight on

Pass 15 Aug 2011 78,653 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

n/s and o/s front tyres are wearing on outer edges

o/s rear tyre is perished, starting to split and is worn unevenly around inner edge

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

srs airbagsight on

Pass 30 Jul 2010 66,339 miles

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 19 Aug 2009 55,972 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 46,287 miles

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

both steering inner tie rods have slight play in the ball joint

Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,643 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 36,643 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 25,259 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 TVT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TVT, 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 TVT registered?

FJ02 TVT is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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