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ML02 TXO

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,234 mi
Last recorded97,234 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 97,234 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked

exhaust flexy poor condition

inner rack arms have slight free play

Pass 20 Mar 2015 91,802 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 91,802 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014
Fail 21 Mar 2014 87,130 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 80,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2012 74,178 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 74,178 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 67,735 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 62,101 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,935 miles

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

reluctor ring on near side front C V joint split

Fail 2 Apr 2008 51,086 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 51,086 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,192 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 45,192 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 39,972 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 TXO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 TXO, 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 TXO registered?

ML02 TXO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is ML02 TXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML02 TXO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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