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FM51 VBT

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,101 mi
Last recorded45,101 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 VBT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 45,101 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 45,101 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 44,245 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 43,362 miles

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

corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 18 Aug 2014 43,282 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 13 Aug 2013 41,877 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 39,216 miles

Nearside rear tyre age cracking

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 36,533 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,533 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 33,764 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 31,606 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 29,296 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 29,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 26,363 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 23,560 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 VBT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VBT, 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 VBT registered?

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

Is FM51 VBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM51 VBT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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