2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Rover 25 MOT pass rate and common faults

578 MOT tests in 2024. 63.5% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time63.5%
Failed or needed repairs36.5%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 578 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.1%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.5%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.5%
  4. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.3%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.1%
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.1%
  7. Position lamp: not working1.9%
  8. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.9%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  10. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements1.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Body & chassis17.3%
  2. Lights & electrics17.1%
  3. Brakes14.4%
  4. Suspension7.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  6. Seat belts & airbags5.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.8%
  8. Tyres4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.9%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.7%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding8.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Rover 25?

In 2024, 63.5% of 2002 Rover 25 cars passed their MOT first time, across 578 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Rover 25?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was body & chassis.

Is the 2002 Rover 25 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).