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FM02 DLF

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,974 mi
Last recorded103,974 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 DLF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 103,974 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 103,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 93,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 93,210 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 84,039 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 73,346 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 62,314 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 47,956 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 47,956 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 38,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 38,797 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 35,831 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 27,847 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 20,439 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 DLF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FM02 DLF, 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 FM02 DLF registered?

FM02 DLF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2002.

Is FM02 DLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM02 DLF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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