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FM51 YJU

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,965 mi
Last recorded79,965 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 YJU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 79,965 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 79,965 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 74,921 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 74,921 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 69,354 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 63,856 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 58,123 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 51,833 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 51,833 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 YJU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJU, 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 YJU registered?

FM51 YJU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is FM51 YJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM51 YJU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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