MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,939 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front brake slight bind
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
engin noise?
handbrake travel close to limit
nearside front wiper split on end
nearside rear brake balance low
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
engin noise?
handbrake travel close to limit
nearside front wiper split on end
nearside rear brake balance low
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front wheel has an abs ring and sensor fitted with no a.b.s
nearside rear tyre has damage to the sidewall and is perished
offside wiper is split on ends
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/f tyre wearing towards outer edge 3mm
slight gearbox oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ML02 SBU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 SBU, 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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How do I check the history of ML02 SBU?
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What year was ML02 SBU registered?
ML02 SBU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 3 May 2002.
Is ML02 SBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for ML02 SBU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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