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FM02 EKT

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,024 mi
Last recorded65,024 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 EKT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 65,024 miles

Corrosion in various places & on various components, some of which is only just acceptable.

Headlamp lenses are starting to discolour.

N/s/f outer driveshaft gaiter is perishing.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 65,024 miles

Corrosion in various places & on various components, some of which is only just acceptable.

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

Headlamp lenses are starting to discolour.

N/s/f outer driveshaft gaiter is perishing.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 64,886 miles

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

N/s front outer driveshaft gaiter is perishing.

N/s rear brake works a little slower than o/s.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 64,886 miles

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

N/s front outer driveshaft gaiter is perishing.

N/s rear brake works a little slower than o/s.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 64,596 miles

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

N/s rear footbrake works a little slower than o/s.

Fail 2 Jul 2020 64,589 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

N/s rear footbrake works a little slower than o/s.

Pass 17 Jun 2019 63,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 14 Jun 2019 63,785 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of outer sill - marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2018 62,489 miles

Driveshaft gaiters are perishing.

There is water in the o/s rear lamp unit.

Fail 7 Jun 2018 62,489 miles

Driveshaft gaiters are perishing.

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

There is water in the o/s rear lamp unit.

Pass 15 Jun 2017 57,908 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 53,923 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 53,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 50,938 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 48,161 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 45,109 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 41,945 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 40,202 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 36,357 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 34,083 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 34,083 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 31,794 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 25,159 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 25,564 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 EKT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EKT, 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 EKT registered?

FM02 EKT is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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