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FX02 EJU

2002 Rover 25

Orange Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

44,967 mi
Last recorded44,967 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 EJU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 44,967 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 38,712 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 38,706 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/door mirror glass missing

Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,878 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 32,877 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,838 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 25,830 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Mar 2009 24,244 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 24,244 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,900 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 20,329 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 20,329 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 17,219 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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FX02 EJU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Orange with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FX02 EJU, 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 FX02 EJU registered?

FX02 EJU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 4 April 2002.

Is FX02 EJU safe to buy?

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