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FJ02 ZFB

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,583 mi
Last recorded73,583 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 ZFB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 73,583 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 72,099 miles

rear exhaust cracked and deteriorating

Pass 27 Oct 2023 70,651 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 69,019 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 67,809 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 66,629 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 62,882 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 59,731 miles

front anti-roll bar link bushes starting to split

Pass 21 Apr 2017 55,763 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 55,763 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,886 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 49,290 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 49,289 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 42,292 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 42,292 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 37,476 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 32,712 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 32,712 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,162 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 24,695 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,929 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 16,253 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 25 Apr 2007 13,571 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,186 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 ZFB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ZFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ02 ZFB registered?

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

Is FJ02 ZFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ02 ZFB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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