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FP02 GVR

2002 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

160,346 mi
Last recorded160,346 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 GVR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 160,346 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to get boot

Fail 28 Apr 2015 160,289 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to get boot

Pass 2 May 2014 149,869 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

alternator belt cracking up

brake servo slow to operate

pin hole in nearside inner driveshaft gaitor

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 1 May 2014 149,865 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

alternator belt cracking up

brake servo slow to operate

pin hole in nearside inner driveshaft gaitor

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 May 2013 136,776 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 129,469 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2011 121,811 miles

rear number plate beginning to fade

Fail 12 May 2011 121,811 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear number plate beginning to fade

Pass 28 Apr 2010 108,685 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 108,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 108,197 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Rear num plate is looking old and as some marks but can still be read clearly

Pass 12 May 2009 91,426 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 91,424 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2008 68,103 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 68,103 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 59,962 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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FP02 GVR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FP02 GVR, 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 FP02 GVR registered?

FP02 GVR is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is FP02 GVR safe to buy?

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