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ML02 VOO

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,637 mi
Last recorded107,637 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 107,637 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front wheel arch corroded both sides

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 107,637 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front wheel arch corroded both sides

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 101,298 miles

Some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 18 Oct 2022 96,204 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 96,167 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 90,466 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 90,466 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Strap has snapped (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 85,594 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 85,583 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 4 Oct 2019 76,736 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 68,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 60,710 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 53,615 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,901 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,877 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 50,715 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 49,238 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 46,639 miles

both rear tyres perishing in treads.

o/s/f tyre cracking/perishing on sidewall.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 44,163 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 39,677 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 34,882 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 29,524 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 VOO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VOO, 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 VOO registered?

ML02 VOO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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