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FJ02 XGP

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,760 mi
Last recorded109,760 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 XGP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 109,760 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 101,502 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

condition of offside wiper blade.

hose clip loose on power steering pipe to pump.

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear.

offside front tyre has uneven wear.

Fail 12 Mar 2015 101,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

condition of offside wiper blade.

hose clip loose on power steering pipe to pump.

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear.

offside front tyre has uneven wear.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 92,746 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 86,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 81,682 miles

both front outer cv boots starting to perish.

condition of coolant radiator.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 77,187 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 77,186 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 67,919 miles

front link arms bushes cracking/ front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2009 58,453 miles

coil springs corroded wet time of test/

Fail 3 Mar 2009 58,451 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

coil springs corroded wet time of test/

Pass 7 Mar 2008 49,311 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 49,303 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in steering system,,slight play in nsf wheel bearing,rear tyres close to limits cracking on tread,osr tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2007 40,974 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 32,118 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 XGP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XGP, 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 XGP registered?

FJ02 XGP is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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