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OIL 4879

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,181 mi
Last recorded41,181 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 4879
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 41,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 18,200 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 12,716 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 10,943 miles

front brake discs corroded/deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2010 10,449 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 10,449 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 10,069 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 10,063 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 9,771 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 9,336 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 9,168 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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OIL 4879 is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 OIL 4879, 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 OIL 4879 registered?

OIL 4879 is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is OIL 4879 safe to buy?

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