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HX02 FJP

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,721 mi
Last recorded68,721 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 FJP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 68,721 miles

one of offside rear wheel nuts top is sheared but nut still holding wheel tight

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 12 Dec 2013 64,133 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 4 Dec 2013 64,080 miles

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine management remains on (rectified now off)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 60,061 miles

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

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

engine management light remains on

Pass 22 Dec 2011 56,947 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 56,920 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear brake discs deteriorating on inner faces

engine warning light illuminated

signs of weepage of petrol from base of fuel filter

Pass 9 Dec 2010 54,419 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 50,216 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 50,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 44,669 miles

offside handbrake efficiency poor

Fail 17 Dec 2008 44,669 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside handbrake efficiency poor

Pass 13 Dec 2007 39,859 miles

Little movement in handbrake mechanism on offside rear brake caliper.

Nearside front b4rake disc pads appear to be getting thin.

Small split on end of nearside wiper blade rubber.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 35,776 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 35,741 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 FJP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FJP, 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 FJP registered?

HX02 FJP is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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