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MF02 WTP

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,880 mi
Last recorded52,880 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 52,880 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 47,993 miles

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Fail 14 Aug 2015 47,993 miles

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

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

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Pass 29 Aug 2014 44,878 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 44,878 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 41,416 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust rusty at rear

wear in wiper linkages

Fail 3 Jul 2013 41,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust rusty at rear

wear in wiper linkages

Fail 3 Jul 2012 38,528 miles

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

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

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2012 38,528 miles

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2011 34,666 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wiper linkage worn

Fail 29 Jun 2011 34,666 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 21 Jun 2010 30,738 miles

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

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

alternator and pas belt in poor conditiom

Pass 22 Jun 2009 25,365 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 20,257 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 13,664 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 8,317 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 WTP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WTP, 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 WTP registered?

MF02 WTP is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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