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MD51 EDK

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,381 mi
Last recorded80,381 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 EDK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 80,381 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 80,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 71,464 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 71,463 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 62,070 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 52,779 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 52,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 48,583 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Slight Cracking In Tread

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Has Slight Cracking In Tread

Fail 24 Feb 2016 48,566 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Coolant Level Low

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Slight Cracking In Tread

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Has Slight Cracking In Tread

Fail 2 Mar 2015 42,700 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 42,700 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 38,099 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 37,094 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,774 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 34,197 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 32,508 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 30,258 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 26,730 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 22,994 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 EDK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EDK, 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 MD51 EDK registered?

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

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