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ML02 EOY

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,953 mi
Last recorded85,953 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 EOY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 85,953 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 77,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to check wheel fixings due to wheel trims fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2020 77,552 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to check wheel fixings due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2019 68,849 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 68,849 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 61,533 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 54,678 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 54,678 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 48,208 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 48,208 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 47,204 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 47,204 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 46,014 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 44,659 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 44,659 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,697 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 38,037 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 38,037 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 36,242 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 33,742 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,712 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 25,355 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2007 25,355 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)

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

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

o/s front tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 17 Jul 2006 19,516 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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ML02 EOY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ML02 EOY, 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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ML02 EOY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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