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HW02 FCX

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,763 mi
Last recorded38,763 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 FCX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 38,763 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut outer sidewall

Fail 4 Jul 2014 38,760 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre has a cut outer sidewall

Pass 4 Jul 2013 34,027 miles

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

n/s/f tyre damage to tread

Pass 28 Jun 2012 29,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine coolant level low..

Pass 30 Jun 2011 25,149 miles

boot lid slightly damaged

both front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

both front wings slightly damaged

both headlamp aims on lower limit

front brake pads wearing thin

front bumper slightly damaged

offside front tyre has slight sidewall damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2011 25,137 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

boot lid slightly damaged

both front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

both front wings slightly damaged

both headlamp aims on lower limit

front brake pads wearing thin

front bumper slightly damaged

offside front tyre has slight sidewall damaged

Pass 21 May 2010 23,188 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 19,933 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 16,760 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 13,881 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 11,186 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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HW02 FCX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HW02 FCX, 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 HW02 FCX registered?

HW02 FCX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 25 May 2002.

Is HW02 FCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW02 FCX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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