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MK02 FZG

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

68,554 mi
Last recorded68,554 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 FZG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2012 68,554 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 68,554 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 63,398 miles

Nearside rear shocker lower bush slightly out of place.

Slight blow from exhaust.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 63,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear shocker lower bush slightly out of place.

Slight blow from exhaust.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 53,484 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 53,484 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear lower shocker bush out of place.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 47,492 miles

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

Nearside front headlamp slightly loose.

Fail 15 Jan 2009 47,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front headlamp slightly loose.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 41,705 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 41,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 36,261 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 36,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

damage to n/s/r quarter panel and sill

Pass 19 Dec 2005 28,730 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 FZG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 FZG, 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 MK02 FZG registered?

MK02 FZG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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The MOT history for MK02 FZG shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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