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M55 RLB

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

49,964 mi
Last recorded49,964 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 RLB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 May 2011 49,964 miles

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

Battery insecure

n/s mirror insecure

oil low

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Nov 2010 46,895 miles

battery insecure

rear wiper split

Fail 30 Oct 2010 46,895 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Oct 2009 42,893 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 42,893 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 21 Oct 2008 37,477 miles

rear of front to rear brake pipes, engine oil level low

Fail 21 Oct 2008 37,477 miles

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

rear of front to rear brake pipes, engine oil level low

Pass 16 Oct 2007 32,904 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,603 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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M55 RLB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M55 RLB, 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 M55 RLB registered?

M55 RLB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is M55 RLB safe to buy?

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