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FJ02 VBP

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,045 mi
Last recorded32,045 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 VBP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 32,045 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 30,678 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 30,678 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre in poor condition 2001

Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,999 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres in poor condition 2001

Pass 15 Feb 2011 25,943 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 23,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 23,792 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 20,547 miles

Power steering rack slightly damp on ns

Pass 8 Feb 2008 17,711 miles

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

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 26 Feb 2007 15,287 miles

rear exhaust silencer pipe slightly corroded - not leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2006 12,562 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 VBP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VBP, 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 VBP registered?

FJ02 VBP is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is FJ02 VBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ02 VBP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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