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MA02 YBL

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

60,774 mi
Last recorded60,774 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 60,774 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Fail 15 Mar 2017 60,774 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2016 56,628 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 56,628 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,867 miles

n,s,f tyre has cut on the tread but not exposing cords

Fail 11 Mar 2015 52,867 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n,s,f tyre has cut on the tread but not exposing cords

Pass 10 Mar 2014 49,363 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 49,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,935 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 43,933 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,987 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 39,987 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 36,017 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 31,364 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 25,205 miles

offside front seat back tipping mechanism inoperative

offside front tyre bald

offside wiper arm loose and fouling bonnet lip

other tyres in poor condition

park brake lever requires adjustment

tyre wear indicates wheel alignment may require adjustment

Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,116 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 17,186 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 14,360 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 14,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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MA02 YBL 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 63.2%.

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 YBL, 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 YBL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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