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AD02 EFG

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,151 mi
Last recorded88,151 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 EFG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 88,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 83,700 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 82,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads 55/60% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 81,699 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads 60/65% worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak and level on minimum ()

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Jun 2017 81,679 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads 60/65% worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak and level on minimum ()

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,903 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 67,357 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 67,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 58,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 58,764 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 50,973 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 50,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 44,519 miles

ADVISE Drivers seat loose?

Pass 6 Jun 2011 40,832 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 34,806 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 30,094 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre repairable

Pass 9 Jun 2008 26,924 miles

NearSide and Offside Front Tyres showing signs of perishing to the Outer wall of Tyres!

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 23,918 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 20,058 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 17,065 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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AD02 EFG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD02 EFG, 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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AD02 EFG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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