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FM51 VBU

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,981 mi
Last recorded47,981 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 VBU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 47,981 miles

corrosion on both front wheels arches and bodywoerk

exhaust corroding and heatshield loose over rear silencer

front and rear suspension components corrodiong

n/s/r tread depth low

o/s/r tread depth low tyre cracking and perrishing

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Pass 20 Mar 2013 45,403 miles

Exhaust deetriorated back box corroded catalyst knocking

Rera heat sheild insecure

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

wipers smearing screen

Fail 19 Mar 2013 45,393 miles

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

Exhaust deetriorated back box corroded catalyst knocking

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brakes binding

Rera heat sheild insecure

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

wipers smearing screen

Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,824 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both outer cv boots perrished

front exhaust mounting is broken

high level brake light not working

near side front tyre perrished

rear exhaust heat sheild insucre

near side front tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2012 43,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both outer cv boots perrished

front exhaust mounting is broken

high level brake light not working

near side front tyre perrished

rear exhaust heat sheild insucre

near side front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2011 39,977 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Feb 2011 39,975 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Feb 2010 33,083 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

accident damage osf

Fail 2 Feb 2010 33,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

accident damage osf

Pass 9 Jan 2009 27,976 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 27,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 23,488 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 19,544 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 15,201 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 15,158 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 VBU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FM51 VBU, 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 VBU registered?

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

Is FM51 VBU safe to buy?

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