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FJ02 XGS

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,235 mi
Last recorded96,235 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2012 96,235 miles

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

both front brake pipes corroding

both rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2012 96,235 miles

both front brake pipes corroding

both rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2011 89,136 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both rear brakepipes to hweels are corroded

engine management light is on

Fail 14 Jul 2011 88,985 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both rear brakepipes to hweels are corroded

engine management light is on

Pass 14 Jul 2010 79,044 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 79,035 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 68,973 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 68,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

mil lamp on

park brake lever high

Pass 16 Jul 2008 60,653 miles

Has a positive marker on (DVLA) seriously damaged register.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 53,352 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 53,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 45,238 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 XGS is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XGS, 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 XGS registered?

FJ02 XGS is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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