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MD51 EDU

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,328 mi
Last recorded44,328 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 EDU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 44,328 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 43,888 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 43,888 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 43,292 miles

Small blow from exhaust centre and rear boxes

Pass 6 Jun 2016 42,467 miles

Damp around steering rack near side

Near side front tyre tread low and side wall cracking

Near side rear tyre wear to inner edge and side wall cracking

Off side front tyre wear to outer edge

Small blow from exhaust centre pipe

Pass 14 May 2015 41,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 May 2014 40,374 miles

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

wear to off side rear tyre on outer edge

Fail 29 May 2014 40,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

wear to off side rear tyre on outer edge

Fail 5 Jun 2013 39,222 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres have wear to inner and outer edges

off side rear tyre has wear to outer edge

very small blow from exhaust centre box

Pass 5 Jun 2013 39,222 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres have wear to inner and outer edges

off side rear tyre has wear to outer edge

very small blow from exhaust centre box

Pass 6 Jun 2012 37,718 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,677 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 33,487 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 30,930 miles

both reartyres indicate damage wall area

Pass 5 Jun 2008 28,965 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 28,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 26,514 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 22,080 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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MD51 EDU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EDU, 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 EDU registered?

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

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