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MF02 ZXY

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,890 mi
Last recorded69,890 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 69,890 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 68,857 miles

Nearside Rear 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 centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 56,295 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2019 56,293 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s outers split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 45,064 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 May 2017 43,675 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 41,918 miles

Brake pipes greased

Nearside Front Abs ring cracked

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,582 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Apr 2014 36,726 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,925 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake and fuel pipes greased

Fail 1 May 2012 33,671 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 33,671 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 32,088 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 30,923 miles

both rear 2x tyres perrished-recomend change.

n/s/f tyre perrished-recomend change.

o/s/f tyre perrished-recomend change.

Pass 5 May 2009 29,217 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 27,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

coolant level low.

front tyres perishing and cracking.

Pass 3 May 2007 26,045 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 24,781 miles

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

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

coolant level was low

n/s/f wiper blade split

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 ZXY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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