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FM02 XWF

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,032 mi
Last recorded132,032 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 XWF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 132,032 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion front wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 126,210 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 126,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 118,552 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 118,552 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 109,805 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 103,844 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 103,844 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 97,762 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on

Fail 17 Jun 2016 97,757 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jun 2015 92,660 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

offside tyre wearing on edges

Fail 16 Jun 2015 92,660 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

offside tyre wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2014 90,401 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 90,401 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 88,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall down to cords but not long enough to fail

rear service brake poor performance

Pass 7 Jun 2013 88,131 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall down to cords but not long enough to fail

rear service brake poor performance

Pass 22 Jun 2012 77,552 miles

power steering drive belt cracked.

Fail 22 Jun 2012 77,552 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

power steering drive belt cracked.

Fail 27 Jun 2011 57,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

brake fluid reservoir level low.

nail in tread of the n/side rear tyre.

power steering drive cracked.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 57,534 miles

brake fluid reservoir level low.

nail in tread of the n/side rear tyre.

power steering drive cracked.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 47,972 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 47,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,786 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 36,537 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 36,530 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2007 31,759 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 27,949 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 27,949 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 XWF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XWF, 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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FM02 XWF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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