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MJ02 ETT

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,089 mi
Last recorded76,089 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 76,089 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 76,088 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 70,488 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 62,298 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 62,262 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 55,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2010 55,828 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2009 50,742 miles

All tyres perished

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 50,742 miles

All tyres perished

Pass 22 Apr 2008 46,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2007 40,207 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 31,957 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 31,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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 ETT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ETT, 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 ETT registered?

MJ02 ETT is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 4 May 2002.

Is MJ02 ETT safe to buy?

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