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MD51 EAE

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

28,035 mi
Last recorded28,035 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 EAE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 28,035 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 28,033 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 27,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 26,599 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 25,838 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 25,037 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 25,036 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))

Offside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 24,338 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 23,450 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 23,450 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 22,488 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 21,417 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 21,417 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 20,327 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 19,168 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 18,094 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 17,001 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 15,804 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 14,550 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 13,538 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 12,247 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 12,247 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 10,837 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 10,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 9,396 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 8,040 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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MD51 EAE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MD51 EAE, 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 MD51 EAE registered?

MD51 EAE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is MD51 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD51 EAE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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