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MD02 UGK

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,736 mi
Last recorded75,736 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 UGK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 75,736 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 68,538 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,257 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 60,423 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 60,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 56,364 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wiper blades torn at ends

Pass 24 Jul 2012 53,174 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 46,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 41,889 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 37,380 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2009 37,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 33,276 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 29,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 23,643 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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MD02 UGK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UGK, 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 UGK registered?

MD02 UGK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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