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FX02 YMW

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,573 mi
Last recorded100,573 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 100,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre walls are starting to crack

both the clutch and brake pedal rubbers are in poor condition

corrosion in the f/o/s wheel arch

the f/n/s tyre is worn on the outside edge

Fail 10 Mar 2014 100,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre walls are starting to crack

both the clutch and brake pedal rubbers are in poor condition

corrosion in the f/o/s wheel arch

the f/n/s tyre is worn on the outside edge

Pass 15 Mar 2013 84,211 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 82,236 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 69,668 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 69,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,014 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 47,190 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,618 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 36,507 miles

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,601 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 30,594 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 25,450 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 25,450 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 YMW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YMW, 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.

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What year was FX02 YMW registered?

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

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