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E1 WMT

2002 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

15,668 mi
Last recorded15,668 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 WMT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 15,668 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Radiator support brackets badly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 15,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Radiator support brackets badly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 11,852 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 8,100 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sliencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 8,066 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sliencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 7,765 miles

Underside coated heavily with rustproofing

Fail 13 Aug 2019 7,765 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Underside coated heavily with rustproofing

Pass 21 Aug 2018 7,603 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 7,603 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working NS and OS jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 7,462 miles

Vehicle underside and suspension components have heavy surface corrosion, uncluding coilsprings, suspension arms ,etc. (but not considered excessive)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 7,407 miles

Brake pipes coated with rustproofing

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle underside has all over surface corrosion, suspension components and floor pan

Pass 11 Aug 2015 7,207 miles

Centre to rear brake pipes corroded and coated with rust proofing

Pass 21 Aug 2014 6,581 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 5,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 4,937 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 4,937 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 4,541 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 4,157 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 3,659 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 3,110 miles

handbrake has long travel

Pass 21 Aug 2007 2,666 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 1,983 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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E1 WMT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E1 WMT, 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 E1 WMT registered?

E1 WMT is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 6 June 2002.

Is E1 WMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E1 WMT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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