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FV02 GYU

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

79,041 mi
Last recorded79,041 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 GYU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2019 79,041 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides wings rusty (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Fail 6 Jul 2019 79,041 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides wings rusty (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 18 Jun 2018 74,676 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 70,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery is loose in its housing.

Fail 15 Jun 2017 70,312 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery is loose in its housing.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 67,066 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake hose ferrules rusty

slight corrosion on underside

Pass 6 Jun 2015 62,413 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 62,412 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 57,502 miles

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

offside front tyre worn uneven

Fail 23 Jun 2014 57,500 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn uneven

Pass 7 Jun 2013 48,997 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust flexible joint outer cover split

protective coating coming off of brake pipes

rust on all brake flex ferrules

Fail 6 Jun 2013 48,995 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust flexible joint outer cover split

protective coating coming off of brake pipes

rust on all brake flex ferrules

Pass 22 May 2012 42,189 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

drivers seat tilt mechanism faulty

Pass 7 Jun 2011 35,729 miles

rust on front brake flex ferrals

slightoil on steering rack n/s

Fail 7 Jun 2011 35,729 miles

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

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

rust on front brake flex ferrals

slightoil on steering rack n/s

Pass 10 Jun 2010 32,185 miles

all tyres just legal approx 2mm each

Fail 9 Jun 2009 26,745 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 26,745 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 22,816 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 19,705 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 19,705 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

rear exhaust rusty no leaks

suspect leak from water pump

Pass 12 Jun 2006 15,541 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 15,541 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

oil leak from engine leaking on to steeringrack

rust on rear exhaust joint

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 GYU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GYU, 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 GYU registered?

FV02 GYU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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