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FJ02 XFK

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,379 mi
Last recorded42,379 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2022 42,379 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 42,292 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface rust on wings and wheel arches

Fail 20 Jan 2021 42,275 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface rust on wings and wheel arches

Pass 8 Feb 2020 42,246 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after brake hose, almost to excess. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle/wheel arches and suspension components

Pass 31 Jan 2019 42,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 41,742 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 40,323 miles

wheel arches corroded/rusted

Pass 18 Jan 2016 38,755 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded/mountings

Pass 1 Feb 2015 36,782 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 34,947 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 33,180 miles

power steering fluid at minimum level

rear tyres 11 years old

wipers juddering slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,031 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 31,031 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 28,259 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 25,353 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 22,520 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,976 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 19,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 16,428 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 13,535 miles

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

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 XFK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XFK, 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 XFK registered?

FJ02 XFK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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