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FJ02 VOF

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

48,012 mi
Last recorded48,012 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 48,012 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 Feb 2014 48,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

both rear tyres cracking

damage to body work

water stain round water pump

Fail 29 Jan 2013 37,197 miles

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

Nearside front brake slightly binding

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 37,197 miles

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

Nearside front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 29,737 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 29,737 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 26,191 miles

slight distorsion to front discs

Pass 1 Feb 2010 23,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 23,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 20,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 18,255 miles

n/s/r tyer seperation

o/s/r tyer seperation

Fail 19 Feb 2007 16,128 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 16,128 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 13,692 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 VOF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VOF, 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 VOF registered?

FJ02 VOF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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The MOT history for FJ02 VOF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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