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MJ02 ETD

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,041 mi
Last recorded69,041 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 ETD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2014 69,041 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

exhaust bracket broken/flexi pipe deteriorated

o/s/f tyre on the limit inner shoulder worn

Pass 21 Feb 2014 69,041 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust bracket broken/flexi pipe deteriorated

o/s/f tyre on the limit inner shoulder worn

Pass 28 Feb 2013 61,230 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 61,198 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 53,856 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 53,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 49,590 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 45,197 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 42,644 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 42,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 39,752 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 33,740 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 33,740 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,406 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 ETD is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red 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 ETD, 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 ETD registered?

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

Is MJ02 ETD safe to buy?

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