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OU02 MBX

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,603 mi
Last recorded96,603 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 MBX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2013 96,603 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front and rear number plates delaminating(strong advise)

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant reservoir empty

engine oil leaks evident(strong advise)

exhaust flexi joint mesh worn

front grill slightly loose

radiator fins partially missing

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing(strong advise)

stonechips in front screen

Pass 16 Sep 2013 96,603 miles

both front and rear number plates delaminating(strong advise)

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant reservoir empty

engine oil leaks evident(strong advise)

exhaust flexi joint mesh worn

front grill slightly loose

radiator fins partially missing

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing(strong advise)

stonechips in front screen

Pass 17 Sep 2012 87,453 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 87,450 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 82,577 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 82,567 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 78,381 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 78,381 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 67,771 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 67,723 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 54,889 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 54,889 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 40,116 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,765 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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OU02 MBX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OU02 MBX, 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 OU02 MBX registered?

OU02 MBX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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