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FV51 GVW

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,342 mi
Last recorded82,342 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 GVW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 82,342 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Feb 2012 82,342 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2011 66,976 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 56,267 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 49,024 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 49,024 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 39,706 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 31,985 miles

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

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

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 GVW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green 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 GVW, 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 GVW registered?

FV51 GVW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 16 January 2002.

Is FV51 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV51 GVW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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