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ML02 FYR

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

55,860 mi
Last recorded55,860 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 FYR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 55,860 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 55,860 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 54,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 54,216 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 53,058 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 52,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 50,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 50,724 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 48,637 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 48,637 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 46,301 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 43,598 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,508 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 39,720 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 36,990 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 34,793 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 31,756 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 28,493 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 28,491 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 25,482 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 22,236 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 17,884 miles

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

power steering belt cracked.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 13,750 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 FYR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ML02 FYR, 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 FYR registered?

ML02 FYR is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 May 2002.

Is ML02 FYR safe to buy?

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