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MJ52 AMU

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,115 mi
Last recorded52,115 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 AMU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 52,115 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 52,105 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 47,465 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 47,465 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 41,715 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 41,715 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 36,627 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 31,801 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 27,354 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 23,365 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 21,895 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 20,049 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 20,042 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 17,312 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 15,346 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 13,550 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 11,096 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 11,096 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 8,875 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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MJ52 AMU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MJ52 AMU, 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 MJ52 AMU registered?

MJ52 AMU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 13 November 2002.

Is MJ52 AMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ52 AMU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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