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MJ02 ESU

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,679 mi
Last recorded98,679 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 98,679 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 86,346 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 86,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 85,468 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 85,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 78,189 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 78,189 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 72,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 72,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 66,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 66,406 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 57,078 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 57,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 May 2007 45,824 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 45,824 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 31 May 2006 37,659 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2006 37,659 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 28,200 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 ESU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ESU, 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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MJ02 ESU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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