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A18 SSW

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,863 mi
Last recorded107,863 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 SSW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 107,863 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 98,062 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2013 97,988 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 87,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 77,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2011 77,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2010 66,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 56,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 45,997 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 45,997 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2007 34,888 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 34,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 24,656 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 24,656 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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A18 SSW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 A18 SSW, 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 A18 SSW registered?

A18 SSW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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