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FV02 RYF

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,044 mi
Last recorded85,044 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 RYF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 85,044 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 82,267 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 80,453 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 75,841 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 75,841 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 71,240 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 67,176 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 67,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2016 63,347 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 63,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 58,749 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 58,740 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 54,523 miles

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

Oil leak

eml warning on

Pass 25 Feb 2013 50,178 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,399 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 46,394 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,619 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 32,859 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 22,115 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 18,451 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 16,828 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 15,325 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 RYF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RYF, 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 RYF registered?

FV02 RYF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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