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ML02 TXE

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,599 mi
Last recorded84,599 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 TXE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 84,599 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 82,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame track arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 74,461 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tyre tread face & approx. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note;- Rear wiper blade worn?

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tyre tread face & approx. 2-3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive "sweating" on nearside drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Requires adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair REAR BRAKES (1.2.1 (c))

Spare tyre defective worn to cord/wires! ()

Pass 22 May 2018 65,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 May 2017 58,765 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 58,764 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 57,520 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 54,001 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 50,619 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 47,641 miles

slight play in off side rack arm

Fail 29 May 2013 47,641 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in off side rack arm

Pass 30 May 2012 44,777 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 41,588 miles

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

slight play in off side track rod end

Pass 10 Jun 2010 37,023 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Note;- BOTH rear tyres wearing, have cracks on sidewalls & tyre face due to age.

Note;- engine suffering from piston slap/ noisy tappets.

Note;- slight wear on brake pedal rubber.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 33,785 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 33,785 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 30,079 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 26,217 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 20,360 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 TXE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TXE, 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 TXE registered?

ML02 TXE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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