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FV51 DNJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,205 mi
Last recorded75,205 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 DNJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 75,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 72,779 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 66,753 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 65,197 miles

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

front wipers poor condition

Fail 24 Jul 2007 65,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front wipers poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2006 50,237 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 50,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

advise o/s/f tyre 1.6mm heavy cracking to side wall n tread and nail in tread, wearing to inner edge †slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Feb 2006 40,351 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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FV51 DNJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV51 DNJ, 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 FV51 DNJ registered?

FV51 DNJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is FV51 DNJ safe to buy?

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