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MD51 EAF

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,850 mi
Last recorded82,850 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 EAF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 82,850 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 82,848 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 77,073 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

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)

both rear sills slightly corroded but not wholed

Fail 6 Sep 2013 77,073 miles

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

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)

both rear sills slightly corroded but not wholed

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 20 Aug 2012 71,103 miles

engine managment light staying on

Fail 16 Aug 2012 71,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear wheels slighty buckeld

engine managment light staying on

Pass 12 Aug 2011 66,432 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 62,537 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 59,020 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 90,618 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 90,618 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 59,016 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 53,891 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 46,627 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 39,946 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 34,222 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 EAF 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 68.8%.

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 MD51 EAF, 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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MD51 EAF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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