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ML02 FZA

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,966 mi
Last recorded79,966 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 79,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 78,036 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 78,036 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2017 75,666 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 73,937 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 73,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 72,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 May 2015 72,293 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 May 2014 70,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 70,168 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 67,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2012 63,103 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 59,591 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 59,591 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 52,717 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 52,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 44,838 miles

power steering drive belt deteriated

two clild seats fitted preventing seat check

Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,484 miles

2 child seats fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

oil level below minimum before test

Pass 5 Apr 2007 20,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2006 13,706 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005 10,491 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 FZA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FZA, 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 FZA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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