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ML02 FYM

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,159 mi
Last recorded60,159 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 FYM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 60,159 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 60,151 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to blowing (7.3.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 54,471 miles

Front exhaust bracket missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 54,471 miles

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)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front exhaust bracket missing

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 48,755 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 43,056 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 43,056 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 37,297 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 33,958 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 33,958 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 33,090 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 32,519 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 32,519 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 31,012 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 31,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 29,422 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 27,798 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 25,861 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 23,994 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 FYM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FYM, 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 ML02 FYM registered?

ML02 FYM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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