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MD02 UWO

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

28,881 mi
Last recorded28,881 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 UWO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 28,881 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 27,586 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 26,052 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 23,882 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 21,934 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,579 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 21,579 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 21,156 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 21,156 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper split bad! 18"

Pass 5 Apr 2013 20,571 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate!

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear wiper rubber split!

Fail 12 Apr 2012 20,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 20,172 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 19,719 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 18,900 miles

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

n/s rear tyre tred splitting

Fail 12 Apr 2010 18,900 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear tyre tred splitting

Pass 14 Apr 2009 18,478 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 17,927 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 17,302 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 16,311 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 UWO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MD02 UWO registered?

MD02 UWO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 13 August 2002.

Is MD02 UWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD02 UWO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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