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FV02 UXB

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,897 mi
Last recorded43,897 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 43,897 miles

o/s/f brake disc scored

power steering drive belt slightly cracked

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight oil leak from n/s drive shaft oil seal

slight oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Fail 17 Jun 2011 43,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f brake disc scored

power steering drive belt slightly cracked

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight oil leak from n/s drive shaft oil seal

slight oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,107 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 33,081 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 29,593 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 24,626 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 19,431 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

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 UXB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UXB, 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 UXB registered?

FV02 UXB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is FV02 UXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV02 UXB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV02 UXB have outstanding finance?

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