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MH02 FVT

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

55,634 mi
Last recorded55,634 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 FVT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 55,634 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to hub (3.6.B.2c)

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

coolant leak

steering rack slight leak

Fail 26 Sep 2015 55,634 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge and inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to hub (3.6.B.2c)

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

coolant leak

steering rack slight leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 51,468 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 51,468 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 46,300 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2012 46,299 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,543 miles

Oil leak

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

n/s rear tyre has small cuts on the inner sidewall but not showing cords

Fail 5 Oct 2011 43,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

n/s rear tyre has small cuts on the inner sidewall but not showing cords

Pass 6 Apr 2010 39,097 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front tyre cracked in tread but not showing cords

Fail 6 Apr 2010 39,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s front tyre cracked in tread but not showing cords

Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,095 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 36,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 33,838 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2008 33,838 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 29,804 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 25,360 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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MH02 FVT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MH02 FVT, 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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MH02 FVT is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is MH02 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH02 FVT shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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