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EJ02 ZSP

2002 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

195,950 mi
Last recorded195,950 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 ZSP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 195,950 miles

brake pedal rubber becoming worn

off side outer sills becoming corroded

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 3 Jun 2017 191,946 miles

both outer sills becoming corroded

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 31 May 2017 191,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both outer sills becoming corroded

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 14 Jun 2016 185,025 miles

1,slight damage to front windscreen 2.slight binding on front brakes

3,o/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge 4.engine oil leaks

Fail 13 Jun 2016 185,021 miles

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

1,slight damage to front windscreen 2.slight binding on front brakes

3,o/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge 4.engine oil leaks

Pass 20 Jul 2015 179,844 miles

1. Both outer sills becoming corroded. 2. Nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter becoming perished. 3. Slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 26 Apr 2014 173,046 miles

1.slight damage to front windscreen

Fail 5 Apr 2014 173,041 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

hand brake travel at limit

pin hole in n/s front outer drive shaft gaiter

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2013 166,209 miles

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

both sills corroding

Fail 27 Feb 2013 166,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

both sills corroding

Pass 12 May 2012 161,676 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front wing corroded

offside front cv boot perished

oil leak from turbo

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 12 May 2012 161,676 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front wing corroded

offside front cv boot perished

oil leak from turbo

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 14 May 2011 154,790 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake pipes corroded

front lower crossmember corroded

Fail 14 May 2011 154,790 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear brake pipes corroded

front lower crossmember corroded

Pass 18 May 2010 149,768 miles

Oil leak

front number plate deteriorating advise replaceing

o/s front to rear brake pipe slight corrossion

slight windscreen damage

Fail 17 May 2010 149,767 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

front number plate deteriorating advise replaceing

o/s front to rear brake pipe slight corrossion

o/s/f wiper smearing slightly

slight windscreen damage

Pass 12 May 2009 144,079 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 122,098 miles

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

slight drag on nearside front brake

Pass 4 Jun 2007 96,748 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 82,765 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 82,765 miles

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

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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EJ02 ZSP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EJ02 ZSP, 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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EJ02 ZSP is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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