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FL02 SHJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,131 mi
Last recorded72,131 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 SHJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 72,131 miles

both front tyres close to limit + both perrishing

handbrake becoming exsecive

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 21 Jun 2011 72,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front tyres close to limit + both perrishing

handbrake becoming exsecive

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 28 Jun 2010 64,177 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 64,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 56,913 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear silencer breaking up inside

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 51,789 miles

Child seat fitted to rear centre so not able to check operation of seatbelt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 45,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jun 2007 45,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 40,135 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 38,313 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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FL02 SHJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FL02 SHJ, 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 FL02 SHJ registered?

FL02 SHJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is FL02 SHJ safe to buy?

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