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FV51 DMX

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,820 mi
Last recorded42,820 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 DMX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 42,820 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 38,155 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 38,155 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 33,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 33,729 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 28,868 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2006 28,868 miles

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

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

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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FV51 DMX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FV51 DMX, 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

How do I check the history of FV51 DMX?

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What year was FV51 DMX registered?

FV51 DMX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is FV51 DMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV51 DMX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV51 DMX have outstanding finance?

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