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MF02 ZXP

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,675 mi
Last recorded127,675 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 127,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 123,555 miles

general body condition rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2024 119,351 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 119,349 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 114,988 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight leak steering rack

Fail 9 Mar 2023 114,978 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight leak steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2022 111,263 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 108,262 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 108,262 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 106,234 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 106,234 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 101,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear pipe slightly corroded on joint. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Rear Axle bushes Nearside and Offside slightly worn with some play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Pipes to Drums. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 101,780 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both Front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear pipe slightly corroded on joint. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Rear Axle bushes Nearside and Offside slightly worn with some play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Pipes to Drums. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 96,959 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 90,260 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of sill (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 90,259 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of sill (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 80,544 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top sill step (5.2.6)

engine coolant leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 77,013 miles

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

advanced corrosion on o/s inner door step

Fail 9 Mar 2015 77,013 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advanced corrosion on o/s inner door step

Fail 6 Mar 2014 73,043 miles

rear wiper worn

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 73,043 miles

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

rear wiper worn

Pass 5 Mar 2013 68,806 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 64,458 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 59,548 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 59,548 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 53,713 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 47,790 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 42,003 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 35,752 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 28,958 miles

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

parking permit moved from interior mirror

slight play o/s steering.

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 ZXP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZXP, 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 ZXP is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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