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OE51 OAU

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,381 mi
Last recorded43,381 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 OAU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 43,381 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center exhaust corroded

drivers seat moves slightly on its runners and locking mechanisms work ok

Pass 14 Nov 2013 38,359 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 38,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 33,625 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 33,621 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 31,132 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 28,793 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 25,853 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,720 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 23,526 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 20,464 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 16,883 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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OE51 OAU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OE51 OAU, 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 OE51 OAU registered?

OE51 OAU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 February 2002.

Is OE51 OAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE51 OAU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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