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MF02 VUB

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,773 mi
Last recorded79,773 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 79,773 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 79,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 78,984 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 78,631 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 78,153 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 77,596 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 77,118 miles

over heated on test

Pass 11 Jun 2015 76,658 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 75,862 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 75,355 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,778 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Jun 2011 74,250 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 73,212 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 71,810 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2008 70,682 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 70,678 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 69,149 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 69,149 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 67,520 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 67,520 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 VUB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VUB, 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 VUB registered?

MF02 VUB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is MF02 VUB safe to buy?

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