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ET51 TZB

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,214 mi
Last recorded88,214 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 TZB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 88,214 miles

battery loose

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2015 83,589 miles

Oil leak

front flexi pipe poor condition

Fail 31 Jan 2015 83,585 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

front flexi pipe poor condition

Pass 31 Jan 2014 77,890 miles

exhaust in poor condition and corroded

o/s cv boot perished

Pass 28 Jan 2013 71,892 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 71,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 62,577 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 62,533 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 53,275 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 41,982 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 25,057 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 11,348 miles

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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ET51 TZB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TZB, 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 TZB registered?

ET51 TZB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is ET51 TZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 TZB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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