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ML02 VRG

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,680 mi
Last recorded40,680 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 VRG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 40,680 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 399,321 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,797 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 36,970 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 36,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 34,580 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front exhaust and mounting rusting

Fail 12 Mar 2013 33,824 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front exhaust and mounting rusting

Pass 12 Mar 2013 33,824 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front exhaust and mounting rusting

Pass 20 Mar 2012 33,275 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 33,275 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,639 miles

nearside wiper split

Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,144 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,569 miles

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 May 2008 29,327 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 25,088 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 25,072 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 19,972 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 VRG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VRG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML02 VRG registered?

ML02 VRG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is ML02 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML02 VRG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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