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M18 SLF

2002 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,621 mi
Last recorded114,621 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 SLF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 114,621 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 104,193 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 101,732 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 82,580 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 82,578 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 82,209 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 82,207 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 72,061 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 72,061 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 68,241 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 68,147 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 60,165 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 60,165 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 51,468 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 51,440 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 39,786 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 30,256 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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M18 SLF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M18 SLF, 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 M18 SLF registered?

M18 SLF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is M18 SLF safe to buy?

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