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FP02 MZT

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

109,760 mi
Last recorded109,760 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 MZT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 109,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2012 109,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 99,859 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 99,859 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 94,087 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 94,071 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 88,072 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 88,072 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 80,729 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 80,729 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 75,594 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 75,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 64,617 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 MZT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 MZT, 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 MZT registered?

FP02 MZT is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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