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MF52 WVS

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,305 mi
Last recorded61,305 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 WVS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 61,305 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on tread

lambda after cat not connected

radiator in poor condition

Fail 29 Jun 2017 61,305 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear section (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres cracking on tread

lambda after cat not connected

radiator in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2016 53,575 miles

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres cracking on tread

nearside rear light cluster damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2016 53,575 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres cracking on tread

nearside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 20 May 2015 53,236 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of age related cracks

slight oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 50,709 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 47,029 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 43,829 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,630 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 40,630 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 36,120 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 36,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 30,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 30,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,369 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 22,527 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 22,527 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 21,042 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 16,963 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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MF52 WVS is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MF52 WVS, 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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MF52 WVS is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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