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FV02 FRC

2002 Rover 25

Orange Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,169 mi
Last recorded53,169 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 FRC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 53,169 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 53,169 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.110 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 51,245 miles

Corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 50,399 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 48,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 48,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 46,358 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 46,358 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,577 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 39,789 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,185 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2008 31,830 miles

O/S/F Tyre perishing

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 28,254 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 28,254 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 24,037 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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FV02 FRC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Orange with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 FRC, 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 FRC registered?

FV02 FRC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is FV02 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV02 FRC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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