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FV02 HZL

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,962 mi
Last recorded102,962 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2018 102,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding grabbing when rotated (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brake hose ferulls corroded

engine light on

exhaust corroded

nsf seat doesn't tilt or slide

osr brake binding

Pass 11 Apr 2017 86,028 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 79,876 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 79,876 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits not tested (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 73,690 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2014 64,217 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 64,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 58,820 miles

battery is insecure.

headlamp self levelling system not working.

windscreen is chipped.

Fail 12 Dec 2012 58,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

battery is insecure.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

headlamp self levelling system not working.

nearside front tyre is on the legal limit.

rear heatshield is insecure.

rear wiper blade is split.

windscreen is chipped.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 56,439 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 52,500 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 43,521 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 39,288 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 27,438 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 27,430 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 15,321 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 HZL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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