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MJ52 TNU

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,353 mi
Last recorded89,353 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 89,353 miles

clutch pedal anti/slip rubber missing.

cut in n/s front tyre wall not to cords.

n/s mirror broken and insecure.

rear wiper split.

slight corrosion n/s and o/s rear brake pipes.

Fail 11 Jun 2019 89,353 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

clutch pedal anti/slip rubber missing.

cut in n/s front tyre wall not to cords.

n/s mirror broken and insecure.

rear wiper split.

slight corrosion n/s and o/s rear brake pipes.

Pass 18 Jun 2018 85,859 miles

clutch pedal anti/slip rubber missing.

o/s rear tyre 2mm.

rear wiper blade split.

slight corrosion o/s rear brake pipe.

Fail 18 Jun 2018 85,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal anti/slip rubber missing.

o/s rear tyre 2mm.

rear wiper blade split.

slight corrosion o/s rear brake pipe.

Pass 15 Jun 2017 82,631 miles

Eml on dash.

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 79,581 miles

Eml on dash.

slight deterioration on rear exhaust system.

Fail 17 Jun 2016 79,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Eml on dash.

slight deterioration on rear exhaust system.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 76,296 miles

eml on dash.

n/s front tyre cracking.

Fail 11 Jun 2015 76,296 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml on dash.

n/s front tyre cracking.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 72,006 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.

Fail 17 Jun 2014 72,006 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 69,458 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 69,458 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 65,007 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 65,007 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 55,941 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2009 45,892 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 10 Dec 2008 36,856 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 26,310 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 19,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 19,266 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 TNU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 MJ52 TNU, 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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MJ52 TNU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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