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ET51 JPU

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

110,208 mi
Last recorded110,208 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 JPU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 110,208 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 110,208 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 109,534 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 109,534 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 108,988 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 108,458 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 106,256 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 97,147 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 88,717 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 84,405 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 84,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 79,605 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 75,047 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 70,629 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 65,532 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 60,394 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 54,835 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 54,783 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 49,437 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 44,515 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 44,515 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 39,401 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 34,051 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 29,384 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 25,341 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 20,820 miles

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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ET51 JPU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 ET51 JPU, 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 ET51 JPU registered?

ET51 JPU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is ET51 JPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 JPU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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