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MK02 FZD

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,639 mi
Last recorded100,639 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 FZD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 100,639 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 100,639 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 93,329 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 93,329 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 86,355 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 86,355 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 82,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Long handbrake travel

Nearside rear tyre showing deterioration

Fail 4 Feb 2014 82,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre showing deterioration

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 78,491 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 74,882 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 70,367 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 66,271 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 52,310 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 52,310 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 38,966 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 31,722 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 24,460 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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MK02 FZD is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MK02 FZD, 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 MK02 FZD registered?

MK02 FZD is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 10 March 2002.

Is MK02 FZD safe to buy?

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