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AD02 EGJ

2002 Rover 25

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,034 mi
Last recorded80,034 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 EGJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 80,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust noisy

Fail 21 Jan 2016 80,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust noisy

Pass 11 Dec 2014 75,945 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 71,892 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 68,094 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 68,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 68,085 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust noisey

Fail 28 Mar 2012 68,085 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust noisey

Pass 30 Jun 2009 64,822 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 59,279 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine management light staying on

Pass 27 Jun 2007 53,039 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 46,789 miles

front pads approx 2 mm remaining

n/s/r number plate slight damage

rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak around gear box area

small stone chips in windsreen

suspect coolant contaminated

Fail 30 Jun 2006 46,789 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front pads approx 2 mm remaining

n/s/r number plate slight damage

rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak around gear box area

small stone chips in windsreen

suspect coolant contaminated

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 EGJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AD02 EGJ, 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 EGJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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