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MD02 UGN

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,166 mi
Last recorded70,166 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 UGN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 70,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nail in tyre Both N/S

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 70,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nail in tyre Both N/S

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 68,648 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 68,648 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 67,216 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 67,216 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively AC belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside All direction indicators slightly discoloured Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 65,615 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 65,615 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 64,043 miles

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition but not blowing

Fail 18 Jul 2022 64,043 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition but not blowing

Pass 19 Jul 2021 62,634 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 62,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 60,995 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 59,140 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 57,239 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,541 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 55,541 miles

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

Front brakes 26% imbalance

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear indicators 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 53,600 miles

possible coolant leak

Fail 18 Jul 2016 53,600 miles

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

Nearside 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 Rear tyre cracking in tread 175/65/14

front exhaust flexi pipe corroded

possible coolant leak

Pass 14 Jul 2015 51,072 miles

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

exhaust front flexi (cat) tatty

Fail 14 Jul 2015 51,072 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

exhaust front flexi (cat) tatty

radiator corroding but not leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2014 48,760 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 48,760 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 46,694 miles

near side front speed pick up ring cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2012 44,915 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 44,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 42,636 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 42,636 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 40,748 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 36,759 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 32,728 miles

both front tyres on tread bars nearside 2mm offside3mm

nearside front wiper blade slit at ends

Pass 19 Jul 2007 28,504 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 24,029 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 UGN is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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