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FM51 VBN

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,951 mi
Last recorded79,951 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 VBN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Jan 2011 79,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyre inner edges close to legal limit

front outer cv boots perished

Pass 5 Jan 2010 70,276 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 30 Dec 2008 58,463 miles

Oil leak

both outer cv boots perished

hand brake travel

Pass 14 Jan 2008 42,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

urgent evidence of n/s front brake having been binding not binding at test

Pass 25 Jan 2007 32,087 miles

advise handbrake could be better † offside number plate light not working

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 VBN is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VBN, 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 FM51 VBN registered?

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

Is FM51 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM51 VBN shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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