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MD51 EZC

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,098 mi
Last recorded80,098 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 EZC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 80,098 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 73,968 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 73,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 62,702 miles

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

boot lock faulty

Pass 27 Nov 2008 53,420 miles

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

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

Oil leak

park brake lever close to maximum travel

Fail 30 Nov 2007 39,675 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

park brake lever close to max travel

Pass 30 Nov 2007 39,675 miles

Oil leak

park brake lever close to max travel

Pass 20 Nov 2006 29,623 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

coolant low

o/s/f blade torn

park brake lever close to maximum travel

rear blade worn

Fail 20 Nov 2006 29,623 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

coolant level low

o/s/f blade torn

o/s/f tyre different speed rating

park brake lever close to maximum travel

rear blade worn

slight play steering rack ends

Pass 22 Nov 2005 25,766 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 EZC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EZC, 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 EZC registered?

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

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