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MD51 OGU

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,110 mi
Last recorded67,110 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 OGU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 67,110 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 67,104 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 63,304 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 61,145 miles

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

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

advise battery loose

Pass 19 Jan 2012 58,463 miles

battery loose

Fail 18 Jan 2012 58,463 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

battery loose

Pass 5 Jan 2011 54,728 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 54,728 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 50,330 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,053 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 43,047 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,476 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 29,460 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 21,474 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 OGU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OGU, 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 OGU registered?

MD51 OGU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is MD51 OGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD51 OGU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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