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MA02 UCU

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,069 mi
Last recorded88,069 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 88,069 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 87,532 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 87,532 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 86,714 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 85,808 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 85,168 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 84,260 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 84,248 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 83,427 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 82,192 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 82,192 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

SRS warning light illuminated

Pass 12 Apr 2011 81,109 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 81,065 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

rear wiper smears/

Pass 13 Apr 2010 80,198 miles

all tyres low

Pass 14 Apr 2009 69,138 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 61,035 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 61,035 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 50,283 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 43,220 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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MA02 UCU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MA02 UCU, 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 UCU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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