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MF02 YVG

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,764 mi
Last recorded112,764 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 112,764 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear cracked and worn low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

auxillary belt cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

outer sills corroding

Fail 5 May 2017 112,756 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear cracked and worn low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

auxillary belt cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

outer sills corroding

Fail 19 Apr 2017 112,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Both outer sills corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and worn low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 102,879 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

cv joint noisy

slight inbalance rear brakes

Fail 15 Jan 2016 102,829 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

cv joint noisy

Nearside Front tyre low on air

Pass 29 Jan 2015 99,105 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 23 Jan 2015 99,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

back box deteriorating

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Jan 2014 95,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust deteriorating and front exhaust hanger snapped

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges recommend replacement

Pass 25 Jan 2013 91,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust/ front hanger deteriorating/ minor leak

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2013 91,032 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust/ front hanger deteriorating/ minor leak

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2012 87,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 84,478 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 84,465 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 80,493 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 70,930 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 58,020 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 48,655 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 39,922 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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MF02 YVG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YVG, 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 YVG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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