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MD51 EHS

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,539 mi
Last recorded82,539 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 EHS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 82,539 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 74,909 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,512 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,803 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 46,786 miles

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 46,167 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front imbalance 22 %

high hand braake

slightly heavy steering

smell of fuel

Pass 22 Sep 2007 41,509 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 31,417 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 EHS is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EHS, 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 EHS registered?

MD51 EHS is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is MD51 EHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD51 EHS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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