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MA02 DXL

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,312 mi
Last recorded86,312 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 DXL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 86,312 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 86,283 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 83,657 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 81,764 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 81,764 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 80,198 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 78,604 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 78,604 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 76,859 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 71,094 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 64,974 miles

exhaust front mount is broken,but still secure.

oil leak on the engine

radiator is in poor condition

scuff marks on the windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2010 57,415 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 57,295 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 51,010 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 53,010 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 90,231 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 73,143 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2007 73,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 51,613 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2006 51,613 miles

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

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

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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MA02 DXL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MA02 DXL, 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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MA02 DXL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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