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MF02 YWJ

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

73,978 mi
Last recorded73,978 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 YWJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 73,978 miles

Off side front door step (sill} starting to corrode.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 70,741 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 70,471 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 65,684 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 65,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 61,283 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 61,283 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)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 56,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 56,700 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 50,694 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 50,693 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 44,819 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 44,819 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 43,002 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 43,002 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 36,451 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 YWJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YWJ, 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 YWJ registered?

MF02 YWJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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The MOT history for MF02 YWJ shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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