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EA02 OLB

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,019 mi
Last recorded95,019 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 95,019 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 92,172 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 89,194 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 84,038 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 78,684 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 78,674 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 73,866 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 69,213 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 67,150 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 53,496 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes deteriated

both rear tyres cracking in tread and perished

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit in middle of tyre

unable to check in boot as full of personal belongings

Fail 2 Sep 2006 53,496 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

both front anti roll bar bushes deteriated

both rear tyres cracking in tread and perished

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit in middle of tyre

unable to check in boot as full of personal belongings

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 OLB 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 81.8%.

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 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 EA02 OLB, 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 OLB registered?

EA02 OLB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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