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MK02 FZM

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,072 mi
Last recorded82,072 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 FZM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 82,072 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 82,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 69,351 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 68,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 62,168 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 152,197 miles

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 19 Jun 2009 152,197 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 23 Jun 2008 137,990 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 116,011 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 115,361 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 92,382 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 68,349 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 FZM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MK02 FZM, 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 FZM registered?

MK02 FZM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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