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EA02 MHU

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,305 mi
Last recorded65,305 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 MHU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 65,305 miles

handbrake lever slightly loose

Pass 30 Aug 2012 57,897 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 52,620 miles

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

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

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted.

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

Fail 1 Sep 2011 52,616 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted.

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

o/s/f on legal tread depth limit on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,697 miles

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

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

These are observations and do not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted.

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,411 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2009 40,411 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2008 34,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s/r tyre cracks in sidewall and tread.

o/s/r tyre slight cracks in tread.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,015 miles

n/s/r tyre cracks in sidewall and tread.

o/s/r tyre slight cracks in tread.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,504 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 20,582 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge wear.

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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EA02 MHU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EA02 MHU, 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 EA02 MHU registered?

EA02 MHU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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