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OE02 YST

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,353 mi
Last recorded72,353 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 YST
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 72,353 miles

coolant level very low

o/s/r bumper damage

Pass 15 Sep 2014 70,575 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall no coards

engine light on

front tyres close to limit for mot bald on outer edges may not be legal for road

Fail 15 Sep 2014 70,574 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall no coards

engine light on

front tyres close to limit for mot bald on outer edges may not be legal for road

Pass 13 Sep 2013 68,514 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 68,512 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 66,033 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 62,467 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2012 62,467 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

engine management light illuminated

Pass 11 Mar 2011 52,954 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 52,954 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 44,877 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 44,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 42,685 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 40,028 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 36,363 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 28,907 miles

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

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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OE02 YST is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue 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 OE02 YST, 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 OE02 YST registered?

OE02 YST is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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