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MJ02 AYL

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,982 mi
Last recorded78,982 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 AYL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 78,982 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 74,907 miles

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

eml on

Fail 3 May 2013 74,907 miles

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

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

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

eml on

Fail 1 May 2012 69,936 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 69,936 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 65,304 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 65,227 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 66,977 miles

Engine management warning light on

Handbrake will need adjusting in the future

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 May 2010 60,018 miles

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

Engine management warning light on

Handbrake will need adjusting in the future

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 53,991 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 53,991 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 49,329 miles

Engine may have a slight miss on tick over

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

Pass 9 May 2007 44,188 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 35,528 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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MJ02 AYL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AYL, 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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What year was MJ02 AYL registered?

MJ02 AYL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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