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ET02 PBO

2002 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

102,694 mi
Last recorded102,694 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 PBO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2010 102,694 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2010 102,694 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2010 88,344 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 80,422 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 80,422 miles

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

both front tyres on wear bars

Pass 2 Nov 2007 68,792 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 68,789 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 55,860 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 55,860 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 49,748 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 49,748 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 48,052 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 48,052 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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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ET02 PBO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 ET02 PBO, 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 ET02 PBO registered?

ET02 PBO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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