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MF02 ZXC

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,538 mi
Last recorded65,538 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 65,538 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 65,538 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 60,897 miles

exhaust slightly corroding

off side front ytre slightly cracking

Fail 19 Apr 2013 60,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust slightly corroding

off side front ytre slightly cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2012 56,535 miles

COOLANT RESERVOIR COMPLETELY EMPTY. Had to top up before test - 3 litres (water only)

ENGINE OIL NOT REGISTERING ON DIPSTICK AT ALL! Had to top up before test - 2.5 litres oil

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 48,182 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s front tyre wearing badly on outer edge

Fail 29 Jul 2011 48,182 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s front tyre wearing badly on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2010 40,877 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

very slight weep on power steer rack

Fail 7 Jun 2010 40,877 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

very slight weep on power steer rack

Pass 6 Apr 2009 34,593 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 34,593 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 28,894 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 24,456 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 19,780 miles

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

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 ZXC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue 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 ZXC, 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 ZXC registered?

MF02 ZXC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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