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HX02 FCM

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,028 mi
Last recorded94,028 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 FCM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 94,028 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 94,026 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside front wipers poor

Pass 18 Aug 2014 86,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 86,942 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 82,777 miles

steering rack damp

exhaust rotten

Fail 8 Aug 2013 82,777 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

exhaust rotten

steering rack damp

Pass 16 Aug 2012 79,842 miles

handbrake travel close to maxium pull

o/s/f tyre has cut in outer wall

Pass 22 Aug 2011 76,202 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 73,539 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 70,193 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 70,112 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 67,560 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

radiator corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2008 67,560 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

radiator corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2007 64,185 miles

exhaust badly corroded

standerd number plates fitted to front and rear at time of test (producer to be stamped number plates wrong font)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 60,636 miles

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

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

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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HX02 FCM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HX02 FCM, 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 HX02 FCM registered?

HX02 FCM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 14 April 2002.

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