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MF02 WTD

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,488 mi
Last recorded118,488 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 WTD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 118,488 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 118,486 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 115,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2012 111,627 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2012 111,626 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2011 109,955 miles

front brake discs have surface rust

Fail 26 Jan 2011 109,954 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs have surface rust

Pass 22 Oct 2009 105,328 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 105,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 80,102 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 80,102 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 59,969 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 50,441 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 49,769 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 WTD is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold 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 WTD, 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 WTD is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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