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MJ02 XOW

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,469 mi
Last recorded108,469 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 108,469 miles

TRAVEL IN HAND BRAKE LEAVER

EXCESSIVE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 30 Apr 2014 108,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

TRAVEL IN HAND BRAKE LEAVER

EXCESSIVE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 28 Mar 2013 96,056 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

foot brake slighltly low at pedal

Fail 20 Mar 2013 95,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 83,618 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 71,182 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front anti roll bar clamps slightly corroded

both front outer cv boots show grease contamination but no leaks on test

o/s/r outer pipe nut corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 58,442 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 44,440 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,120 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 34,842 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 25,645 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 18,734 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 18,734 miles

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

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

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

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 XOW 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 76.9%.

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 XOW, 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 XOW registered?

MJ02 XOW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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