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AD02 HGJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,957 mi
Last recorded67,957 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 HGJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 67,957 miles

Damage and scratches to rear bumper

Exhaust front pipe slightly deteriorating

Offside rear tyre cracking 185/65/14

Offside wiper blade slightly split and smearing slightly

Power steering belt splitting

Fail 10 Jul 2015 67,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Damage and scratches to rear bumper

Exhaust front pipe slightly deteriorating

Offside rear tyre cracking 185/65/14

Offside wiper blade slightly split and smearing slightly

Power steering belt splitting

Fail 14 Jul 2014 63,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 63,181 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,903 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 54,004 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 54,004 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 48,564 miles

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

cracking to os outter cv boot

hand brake travel long

nsf abs ring loose

nsr brake disc scored

Pass 19 May 2010 41,168 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,143 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 37,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 35,209 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 35,209 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 32,120 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 32,120 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 28,629 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 24,579 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 HGJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HGJ, 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 AD02 HGJ registered?

AD02 HGJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is AD02 HGJ safe to buy?

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