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EF51 VPM

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,516 mi
Last recorded39,516 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 VPM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 39,516 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 34,579 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 26,368 miles

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

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)

nearside inner cv boot split

Fail 19 Aug 2009 26,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,310 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

front exhaust mounting corroded.

offside front outer side wall has excessive wear. Recommend tyre is expected further at tyre centre.

Fail 13 Feb 2009 24,269 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front exhaust mounting corroded.

offside front outer side wall has excessive wear. Recommend tyre is expected further at tyre centre.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 21,210 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 21,198 miles

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

severe kerb rubbing wear to o/s/f tyres outer side wall.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 17,689 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 14,157 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 14,141 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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EF51 VPM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EF51 VPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF51 VPM registered?

EF51 VPM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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