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FX02 PSO

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,641 mi
Last recorded119,641 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 PSO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 119,641 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 119,635 miles

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

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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 105,166 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake discs rusty

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2012 105,161 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake discs rusty

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 101,478 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 18 Aug 2011 101,460 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Aug 2010 85,470 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 71,289 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 57,394 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 57,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 46,143 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 42,833 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 35,640 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 PSO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PSO, 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 PSO registered?

FX02 PSO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is FX02 PSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX02 PSO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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