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MF02 YJU

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,890 mi
Last recorded37,890 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 37,890 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 35,672 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 35,672 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Note;- rear wiper blade worn.

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,407 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking up and showing signs of age

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking up and showing signs of age

Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,890 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,279 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

near side front reluctor ring split

near side front tyre outer side wall damaged but no ply or cord showing

Pass 1 Apr 2009 25,613 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust starting to rust at joints

off side rear and near side rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 4 Apr 2008 22,700 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 19,316 miles

near side front tyre outer side wall damaged no cord showing

rear number plate showing signs of water ingress

Pass 7 Apr 2006 16,455 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 YJU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YJU, 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 YJU registered?

MF02 YJU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 16 April 2002.

Is MF02 YJU safe to buy?

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