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FM51 EEG

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,920 mi
Last recorded71,920 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 EEG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 71,920 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 65,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 58,447 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 50,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 50,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Dec 2009 44,305 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 38,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 17 Jan 2008 32,913 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 26,148 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 20,725 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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FM51 EEG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FM51 EEG, 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 FM51 EEG registered?

FM51 EEG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is FM51 EEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM51 EEG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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