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FJ02 XFM

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

62,393 mi
Last recorded62,393 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 62,393 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Front tyre has side wall damage

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

coolant level very low

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 8 May 2018 62,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Front tyre has side wall damage

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

coolant level very low

Pass 2 May 2017 59,518 miles

inner steering arms have slight play

o/s/f fog light inop

parking brake travel is high

Fail 2 May 2017 59,518 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

inner steering arms have slight play

o/s/f fog light inop

parking brake travel is high

Pass 19 May 2016 56,423 miles

Wiper blades splitting

Pass 18 Mar 2015 52,482 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 52,436 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 49,315 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 49,249 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 46,838 miles

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

handbrake lever has slight side movement when applied

Pass 7 Mar 2012 43,139 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,449 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 39,449 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,215 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 36,215 miles

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 9 Mar 2009 33,283 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,586 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 27,115 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 24,702 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 XFM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XFM, 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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FJ02 XFM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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