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FV02 FPX

2002 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,596 mi
Last recorded102,596 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 FPX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 102,596 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 102,590 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 94,934 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

oil level below minimum 1 ltr added

Pass 24 Mar 2011 87,733 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel additive

Pass 25 Mar 2010 80,354 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres centre tread condition

Pass 21 Apr 2009 73,630 miles

offside front brake distortion

Fail 21 Apr 2009 73,630 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front brake distortion

Fail 22 Apr 2008 64,092 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 64,092 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 55,737 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre on 2m

parking brake effort low

wipers starting to smear windscreen

Fail 27 Apr 2007 55,737 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre on 2m

parking brake effort low

wipers starting to smear windscreen

Pass 3 Apr 2006 46,959 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 46,959 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 44,190 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 FPX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV02 FPX registered?

FV02 FPX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is FV02 FPX safe to buy?

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