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MD51 EYY

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,390 mi
Last recorded43,390 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 EYY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 43,390 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2022 43,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

underbody corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2021 35,492 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 26,139 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 26,139 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 25,740 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 24,781 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All FOUR tyres starting to crack / perish with age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 23,687 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 22,761 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 21,497 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 20,222 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 20,219 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 19,126 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 17,244 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 16,264 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 16,257 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 15,380 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 14,463 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 13,376 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 12,622 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 11,771 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 10,864 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 EYY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MD51 EYY registered?

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

Is MD51 EYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD51 EYY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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