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FM02 CSF

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

25,993 mi
Last recorded25,993 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 CSF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 25,993 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 25,993 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 22,971 miles

Oil leak Gearbox / driveshaft oil seal ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 22,971 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak Gearbox / driveshaft oil seal ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 19,558 miles

gearbox oil leak

suggest tracking check slight wear on front

Pass 8 Jun 2015 18,127 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 17,783 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2013 17,451 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 17,451 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 17,166 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 16,516 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 15,834 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 15,116 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 14,245 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 14,245 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

intermediate pipe deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2007 13,078 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 10,353 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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FM02 CSF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FM02 CSF, 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 FM02 CSF registered?

FM02 CSF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is FM02 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM02 CSF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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