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AD02 EPE

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

53,665 mi
Last recorded53,665 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 53,665 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 53,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 53,042 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 53,042 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 52,191 miles

both front tyres perished

radiator fins corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2015 52,191 miles

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

both front tyres perished

radiator fins corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 51,500 miles

radiator fins corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2014 51,500 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

radiator fins corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 51,000 miles

radiator core corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,689 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 49,689 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 48,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 9 Jun 2010 47,319 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Jun 2010 47,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Jun 2009 46,177 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

radiator fins rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2009 46,177 miles

radiator fins rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2008 43,629 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 43,629 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 42,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 42,212 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 41,708 miles

offside and nearside rear discs slight surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2006 41,049 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 EPE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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