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FV02 FLE

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,455 mi
Last recorded96,455 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 FLE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 96,455 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 93,596 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 93,593 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 85,616 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 74,006 miles

both o/s tyres perished

Fail 17 May 2010 74,005 miles

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

both o/s tyres perished

Pass 6 Jun 2008 67,219 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 67,098 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 47,788 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 47,788 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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FV02 FLE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FV02 FLE, 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 FV02 FLE registered?

FV02 FLE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is FV02 FLE safe to buy?

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