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MJ02 ETK

2002 Rover 25

Orange Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,356 mi
Last recorded48,356 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 ETK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 48,356 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 46,171 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 43,769 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 23 May 2011 41,119 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 41,119 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 39,060 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 37,061 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 34,782 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 34,782 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 30,895 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 26,900 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 ETK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Orange with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ETK, 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 ETK registered?

MJ02 ETK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is MJ02 ETK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ02 ETK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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