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FV02 HZJ

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,368 mi
Last recorded85,368 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 HZJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 85,368 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2012 84,669 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 82,495 miles

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

long travle at handbrake lever

Fail 6 Sep 2011 82,473 miles

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

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

long travle at handbrake lever

Pass 7 Aug 2010 75,119 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 67,845 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 63,059 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 56,360 miles

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

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

hand brake reserve travel close to maximum .

Pass 23 Aug 2006 49,077 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 49,077 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HZJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HZJ, 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 HZJ registered?

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

Is FV02 HZJ safe to buy?

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