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FJ02 VSG

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,834 mi
Last recorded55,834 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 55,834 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 54,729 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2010 53,944 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 53,943 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 53,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 53,044 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 52,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2007 51,035 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Jul 2006 50,161 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 VSG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VSG, 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

How do I check the history of FJ02 VSG?

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What year was FJ02 VSG registered?

FJ02 VSG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is FJ02 VSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ02 VSG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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