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AD02 EKJ

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,668 mi
Last recorded98,668 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 EKJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2016 98,668 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bowing at rear of centre section before joint to rear silencer (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage accident damage to front bumper at offside (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer brake pad worn to steel (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 195/60x14 tyre fitted to offside rear, all other tyres 185/65x14. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine malfunction light illuminated during test.

Layers separating on rear number plate.

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

Nearside rear brake disc corroded.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake free travel requires adjusting.

Surface corrosion on brake pipes at front and rear.

Surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 91,930 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 91,929 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 87,820 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 87,784 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 80,708 miles

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

rear pads wearing

Fail 7 Mar 2013 80,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear pads wearing

Pass 17 Feb 2012 75,399 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 75,399 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 69,398 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 69,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 57,144 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front exhaust cracking

front no plate poor condition

slight chip in screen

Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,047 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 30,837 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 30,305 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 EKJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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