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CU51 TGO

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,895 mi
Last recorded50,895 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 TGO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 50,895 miles

oil leak

slight play through steering to o/s

Fail 6 May 2015 50,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

oil low

rear tyres cracking

slight play through steering to o/s

Pass 28 Mar 2014 46,588 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2013 40,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/front wiper split on ends

Pass 1 Apr 2013 40,241 miles

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

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/front wiper split on ends

Pass 18 Feb 2012 35,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust corroded & flexible pipe deteriorated

n/s/r brake efficiency low

o/s wiper split & wipers worn

sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2012 35,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust corroded & flexible pipe deteriorated

n/s/r brake efficiency low

o/s wiper split & wipers worn

sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2011 29,765 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 29,765 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 27,341 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 25,495 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 22,931 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 19,688 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 15,845 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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CU51 TGO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CU51 TGO, 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 CU51 TGO registered?

CU51 TGO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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