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MD51 EYL

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,782 mi
Last recorded67,782 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 67,782 miles

EXHAUST FLEXI DE TATCHED AND SLIGHT BLOW FROM MIDDLE AND BACK BOX EXHAUST JOINTS

Fail 6 Jan 2017 67,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS RING (3.4.2)

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

EXHAUST FLEXI DE TATCHED AND SLIGHT BLOW FROM MIDDLE AND BACK BOX EXHAUST JOINTS

Pass 6 Jan 2016 61,778 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 61,778 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 54,846 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 48,426 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 48,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 44,928 miles

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)

timing belt due if not done

Pass 24 Jan 2012 39,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front cv boots perished

Fail 23 Jan 2012 39,269 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front cv boots perished

rear brakes out of balance

Fail 14 Jan 2011 34,798 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,798 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 29,446 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 25,675 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 21,395 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 17,400 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 13,391 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 EYL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EYL, 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 EYL registered?

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

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