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FN02 EHB

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

72,507 mi
Last recorded72,507 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 EHB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 72,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 68,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 May 2025 68,876 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 64,106 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 64,106 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 56,826 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 53,242 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 53,242 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres edge wear and tread near low tread markers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 49,524 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack at both gaitors (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres edge wear and slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2021 49,523 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear of sill corroded to hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack at both gaitors (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres edge wear and slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear of sill corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 46,145 miles

both sills corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2019 45,511 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 44,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 43,806 miles

brake pipes corroding generally

Pass 18 Feb 2016 42,717 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 41,259 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 40,066 miles

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

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

rear back box corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 38,147 miles

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

exhaust back box and centre section heavily corroded, not blowing.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,504 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 34,149 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 34,149 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 31,727 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,809 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 25,890 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 22,968 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 18,866 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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FN02 EHB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FN02 EHB, 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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FN02 EHB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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