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FJ02 XHB

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

51,975 mi
Last recorded51,975 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 51,975 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

park brake has reserve travel

Pass 23 Jan 2024 49,498 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

alternator noisy

engine management light on

nearside & offside rear tyres slight cracking

nearside front driveshaft speed sensor ring split

nearside outer sill poor

Fail 22 Jan 2024 49,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

alternator noisy

engine management light on

nearside & offside rear tyres slight cracking

nearside front driveshaft speed sensor ring split

nearside outer sill poor

Pass 18 Jan 2023 49,278 miles

alternator noise

engine management light on

nearside outer sill poor

Fail 17 Jan 2023 49,278 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

nearside outer sill poor

alternator noise

Pass 20 Jan 2022 49,120 miles

alternator noisy

engine management light on

nearside & offside outer sills poor

Fail 19 Jan 2022 49,120 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

alternator noisy

engine management light on

nearside & offside outer sills poor

Pass 22 Jan 2021 48,892 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 48,892 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 48,519 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated (Pre - 01/07/2003).

Slight Brake Squeal On Rear Brakes.

Pass 28 Jan 2019 48,203 miles

nearside front tyre poor

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 19 Jan 2018 47,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm Tread, Worn On Edges. (Secondary Grooves).

Slight Bind On Nearside Front Wheel.

Slight Corrosion To Offside Outer Sill.

Speedometer Pick-up Ring Split/Cracked (Nearside Front). Speedometer Operative

Pass 25 Jan 2017 47,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm Tread.

Slight Brake Bind On Nearside Front Wheel.

Speedometer Pick-up Ring (NSF) Split. Speedometer Operative.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 46,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm Tread on Edges.

Pass 28 Jan 2015 45,970 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 45,551 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 45,192 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 44,687 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 44,687 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 44,100 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 43,423 miles

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

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

drivers seat does not tilt forwards

Pass 28 Jan 2010 43,423 miles

drivers seat does not tilt forwards

Pass 29 Jan 2009 41,961 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 36,708 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 30,923 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 30,922 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 22 Feb 2006 26,107 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 XHB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 XHB, 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 XHB registered?

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

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