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MF02 VTG

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,849 mi
Last recorded81,849 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 VTG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 81,849 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 70,125 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 78,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Sep 2011 73,813 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 73,813 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 68,562 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,349 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,064 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 53,822 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 6 Mar 2008 53,822 miles

rear wiper blade worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2007 46,002 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

handbrake travel high †offside rear tyre stress cracking in tread

Pass 13 Mar 2007 46,002 miles

handbrake travel high †offside rear tyre stress cracking in tread

Pass 8 Mar 2006 36,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 36,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 VTG 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 64.3%.

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 MF02 VTG, 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 MF02 VTG registered?

MF02 VTG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is MF02 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF02 VTG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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