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ML02 TYC

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

66,637 mi
Last recorded66,637 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 66,637 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2014 66,637 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 59,770 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 59,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 53,858 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 47,393 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 47,393 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 40,600 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 40,600 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 32,837 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 32,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 26,729 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 26,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 21,042 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

note;- hair-line cracks on side walls of BOTH rear tyres, especially on o/s/r.

note;- object on rear view mirror.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 21,042 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

note;- hair-line cracks on side walls of BOTH rear tyres, especially on o/s/r.

note;- object on rear view mirror.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 17,568 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 17,568 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 TYC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 TYC, 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 TYC registered?

ML02 TYC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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