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MK02 OGE

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,756 mi
Last recorded73,756 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 OGE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 73,756 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 69,725 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 65,792 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 61,386 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 57,987 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,235 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2008 48,563 miles

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

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

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

brakes squeeling

Pass 15 Jun 2007 43,411 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

clutch feels worn

Fail 15 Jun 2007 43,411 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

clutch feels worn

Pass 13 Mar 2006 36,282 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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MK02 OGE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MK02 OGE, 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 MK02 OGE registered?

MK02 OGE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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