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MD51 EYJ

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,430 mi
Last recorded11,430 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 EYJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 May 2021 11,430 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Both rear wheel arches (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury hole in n/s/f wing top and bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

O/s/f wing corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 11,054 miles

Front exhaust flex in poor condition

all four wheel arches corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2019 9,684 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 9,665 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2018 7,557 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 6,166 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 6,166 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 4,324 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on edges 185/65/14

Pass 25 Jan 2015 2,736 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 1,271 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 1,269 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 33,281 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 31,664 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Feb 2011 29,073 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 29,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 28,955 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

off side front wing damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2010 26,292 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009
Fail 26 Jan 2009 23,445 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 20,958 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 20,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2007 18,121 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 18,121 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 15,442 miles

NOTE; 1. NEARSIDE FRONT A.B.S. RELUCTOR RING CRACKED, REQUIRES NEW JOINT. † 2. ALSO! OFFSIDE FRONT RELUCTOR RING IN POOR CONDITION. †

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

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

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 EYJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EYJ, 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 EYJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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