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MF02 VUE

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,135 mi
Last recorded122,135 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 122,135 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 122,135 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 119,632 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 94,644 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

whineing noise from engine

Fail 16 Feb 2013 99,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

whineing noise from engine

Pass 29 Feb 2012 88,151 miles

misting of greese around n/s drivesharft gaiter

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 29 Feb 2012 88,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

misting of greese around n/s drivesharft gaiter

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2011 77,054 miles

radiator exsessivly deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2011 77,026 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

radiator exsessivly deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2010 67,363 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 56,311 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 45,916 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 45,916 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 40,535 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 40,535 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 31,163 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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MF02 VUE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VUE, 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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MF02 VUE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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