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MJ02 AXY

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,007 mi
Last recorded84,007 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 AXY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 84,007 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside mirror missing

Fail 8 Mar 2013 83,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine coolent bottle empty (topped up)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 77,366 miles

Coolant leak

battery not secure

Fail 11 Feb 2012 77,143 miles

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

Coolant leak

battery not secure

Pass 10 Feb 2011 70,617 miles

Engine management light on

High level brake light dim and 2 of 5 bulbs not working

Nearside outer cv boot splitting

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Slight exhaust blow at joint

Fail 8 Feb 2011 70,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine management light on

High level brake light dim and 2 of 5 bulbs not working

Nearside outer cv boot splitting

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Slight exhaust blow at joint

Pass 12 Jan 2010 63,304 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 63,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,379 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 48,494 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 38,469 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 30,682 miles

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

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

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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MJ02 AXY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ02 AXY, 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 MJ02 AXY registered?

MJ02 AXY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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