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MF02 CHV

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,476 mi
Last recorded120,476 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 CHV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 120,476 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 110,658 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 103,311 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 95,156 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 88,366 miles

Oil leak

advise slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 18 Feb 2014 88,366 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 81,169 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 74,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 65,867 miles

backbox corroded

front brake pads worn

n/s/f o/s/f c.v boots cracking

n/s/r door stiff to open

n/s/r tyre low on tread

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Feb 2010 57,753 miles

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

advise frt tyres getting low.

Pass 14 Feb 2009 46,366 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 36,847 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 28,216 miles

near side mirror glass missing

slight fray on drivers seat belt

Fail 3 Jul 2007 28,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side mirror glass missing

slight fray on drivers seat belt

Pass 11 May 2006 14,069 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)

handbrake lever at limit of travel

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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MF02 CHV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MF02 CHV, 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 MF02 CHV registered?

MF02 CHV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 April 2002.

Is MF02 CHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF02 CHV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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