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MD02 MKG

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,061 mi
Last recorded86,061 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 MKG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 86,061 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

chip n/s/f lower screen

front anti roll bar corroding.

n/s/f induction ring cracked

Fail 13 Jul 2018 86,042 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

chip n/s/f lower screen

front anti roll bar corroding.

n/s/f induction ring cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2017 84,887 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 84,887 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 83,709 miles

chip n/s/f screen

n/s/f induction ring cracked

n/s/r outer sill corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2015 82,330 miles

n/s/r outer sill corroding.

o/s/f indicater going white

Pass 12 Jul 2014 77,229 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

crack in n/s/f inductor ring

n/s/r outter sill corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 74,553 miles

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

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

crack in n/s/f inductor ring

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2013 74,553 miles

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

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

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

crack in n/s/f inductor ring

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2012 68,411 miles

exhaust corroding

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 12 Jul 2011 59,940 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 47,337 miles

handbrake high, screen damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2009 40,956 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 34,183 miles

o/s washer jet partially blocked

Pass 12 Jul 2007 29,208 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 23,219 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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MD02 MKG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MD02 MKG, 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 MD02 MKG registered?

MD02 MKG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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