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MD51 OVG

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,759 mi
Last recorded77,759 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 77,759 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 77,750 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 65,646 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 65,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 58,167 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 58,167 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 51,140 miles

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

small cuts both rear tyres

Fail 23 Oct 2013 51,140 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

small cuts both rear tyres

Pass 5 Jul 2011 49,390 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 44,415 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,612 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 35,907 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 31,840 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 28,580 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 OVG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red 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 OVG, 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 OVG registered?

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

Is MD51 OVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD51 OVG 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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