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MF02 ZYE

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,212 mi
Last recorded58,212 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 ZYE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 58,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 52,526 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 48,998 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 43,536 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 38,376 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2008 31,102 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 27,718 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 27,718 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,902 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 18,498 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 ZYE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF02 ZYE registered?

MF02 ZYE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is MF02 ZYE safe to buy?

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