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FV51 GVR

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,991 mi
Last recorded99,991 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 99,991 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 100,013 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 94,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine management light on ?

Pass 26 Jul 2013 94,160 miles

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

engine management light on ?

Fail 19 Jul 2012 86,982 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 19 Jul 2012 86,982 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 12 Jul 2011 79,547 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Jul 2010 70,570 miles

Driver seat does not release to give access to rear.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 61,285 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 54,642 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 54,642 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 54,145 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 51,957 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 51,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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 GVR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GVR, 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 FV51 GVR registered?

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

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