CarVerify

Free Car Check

FX02 PVJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,340 mi
Last recorded57,340 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 PVJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 57,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 57,077 miles

Exhaust noisy cat rattling (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 56,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakes pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2018 56,685 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2017 55,901 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe greased

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 54,409 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 53,425 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2014 52,347 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2013 51,350 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking on walls

Pass 12 Dec 2012 49,898 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 48,748 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,371 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 43,872 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 40,810 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 37,129 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 32,015 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 32,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre close on legal limit

Pass 5 Jan 2006 26,890 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FX02 PVJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FX02 PVJ, 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

How do I check the history of FX02 PVJ?

You can check the full history of FX02 PVJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FX02 PVJ registered?

FX02 PVJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is FX02 PVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX02 PVJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FX02 PVJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FX02 PVJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.