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MJ52 TRZ

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,242 mi
Last recorded44,242 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 TRZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 44,242 miles

exhaust getting rusty

rear tyres rubber cracking

Fail 2 Dec 2014 44,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust getting rusty

rear tyres rubber cracking

Fail 26 Nov 2013 33,758 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear tyres cracked up accross tread.

drivers seat doesnt tilt forward.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 33,758 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres cracked up accross tread.

drivers seat doesnt tilt forward.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 29,797 miles

both rear tyres cracking up accross tread.

engine light on.

nearside door mirror slightly loose.

Fail 27 Nov 2012 29,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking up accross tread.

engine light on.

nearside door mirror slightly loose.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 27,833 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 24,668 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 22,329 miles

exhaust middle section getting rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2008 19,307 miles

exhaust mid section getting rusty

radiator getting in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2007 16,425 miles

NS Front tyre tread low (2mm)

OS Front tyre tread low (3mm)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 13,918 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 10,188 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 TRZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green 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 MJ52 TRZ, 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 MJ52 TRZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for MJ52 TRZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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