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FV02 UXG

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

40,812 mi
Last recorded40,812 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2021 40,812 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 39,408 miles

Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 39,406 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 34,554 miles

engine warning lamp on

Pass 3 May 2017 33,023 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 33,020 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 30,537 miles

Offside Rear tyre low on edge

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2016 30,537 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre low on edge

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 28,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,362 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 27,362 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 25,213 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf and both rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2013 25,213 miles

nsf and both rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2012 22,983 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 21,120 miles

wipers smearing / ns steering rack boot damp / play in rack / oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 18,567 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 15,587 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 14,556 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 11,469 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 11,469 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2006 6,934 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 6,138 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 UXG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UXG, 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 UXG registered?

FV02 UXG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 August 2002.

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