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FT02 DFV

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

58,054 mi
Last recorded58,054 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 DFV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 58,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 58,044 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 53,940 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 52,517 miles

all front antiroll bar bushes perishing

backbox corroding in places

both rear inner sills rusted/starting to corrode

possible slight PAS leak

rear metal brake pipes rusted/starting to corrode in places

Pass 13 Feb 2018 51,396 miles

backbox rusted in places

both front inner antiroll bar bushes worn and slight play

rear brake pipes rusted in places

Pass 16 Feb 2017 50,573 miles

Front subframe rusted/starting to corrode

Inner sills rusted & starting to corrode

Fail 13 Feb 2017 50,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front subframe rusted/starting to corrode

Inner sills rusted & starting to corrode

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 49,710 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 49,710 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 48,796 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 47,668 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 47,668 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 45,821 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 45,821 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 41,507 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 38,268 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls and tread cracking

nsf cv boot has small cut

Pass 4 Nov 2009 34,561 miles

Centre exhaust starting to corrode

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 4 Nov 2009 34,561 miles

Centre exhaust starting to corrode

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 31,126 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 31,112 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 28,573 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 23,154 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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FT02 DFV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FT02 DFV, 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 FT02 DFV registered?

FT02 DFV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 August 2002.

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