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FV02 HNU

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,286 mi
Last recorded94,286 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 94,286 miles

battery part insecure

nsr sill outer skin corroded/detached

nsr tyre tread cracking

osr sill heavily corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 94,286 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Outer 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 excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery part insecure

nsr sill outer skin corroded/detached

nsr tyre tread cracking

osr sill heavily corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 91,023 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 11 Sep 2013 90,977 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 20 Sep 2012 88,486 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 85,332 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 76,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs scored

ignition barrel insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2009 64,415 miles

front brake pads worn low

hand brake travel

Fail 14 Aug 2009 64,396 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

front brake pads worn low

hand brake travel

Pass 9 Apr 2008 44,737 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 29,803 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 17,405 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 HNU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 HNU, 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 HNU registered?

FV02 HNU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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