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FJ02 VBU

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,605 mi
Last recorded50,605 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 50,605 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 36,836 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 36,832 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 31,627 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 31,627 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 25,276 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 25,036 miles

n/s/r outer sill damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2014 25,036 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

n/s/r outer sill damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2013 23,482 miles

Damage to outter sill on N/S at rear.

Exhaust back box deteriorating.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 22,379 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 19,623 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2010 18,639 miles

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

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

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 9 Mar 2009 17,434 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 15,547 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 12,812 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 10,459 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 VBU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VBU, 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 VBU registered?

FJ02 VBU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is FJ02 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ02 VBU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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