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AD02 HWE

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,880 mi
Last recorded96,880 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 HWE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 96,880 miles

2x Front Wheel arches corroded, but not likely to cause injury

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Coil Springs corroded

Exhaust mounting defective But Exhaust system adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly insecure

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Oil Leak

Underbody corroded, Various areas close to failure limit

Wheel trims fitted restricting inspection

Wiper arm linkages have slight movement

Fail 16 Jul 2019 96,879 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

2x Front Wheel arches corroded, but not likely to cause injury

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Coil Springs corroded

Exhaust mounting defective But Exhaust system adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly insecure

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Oil Leak

Underbody corroded, Various areas close to failure limit

Wheel trims fitted restricting inspection

Wiper arm linkages have slight movement

Pass 15 Aug 2018 94,066 miles

4x coil spring corroded

all a round wheel arch corroded

various brake pipe ferrule corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 94,034 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

4x coil spring corroded

all a round wheel arch corroded

various brake pipe ferrule corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 91,082 miles

4x coil spring corroded

4x wheel arch corroded

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2x front (2.4.G.2)

both sides front steering gaiters slightly misty of oil

under body corroded in places

wiper arm catching bonnet when opening

Fail 21 Jul 2017 91,081 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

4x coil spring corroded

4x wheel arch corroded

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2x front (2.4.G.2)

both sides front steering gaiters slightly misty of oil

under body corroded in places

wiper arm catching bonnet when opening

Pass 9 Aug 2016 885,897 miles

2x coil spring corroded

4x wheel arch slightly corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front steering gaiter misty off oil

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

under body corroded in places

Fail 8 Aug 2016 885,897 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

2x coil spring corroded

4x wheel arch slightly corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front steering gaiter misty off oil

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

under body corroded in places

Pass 4 Aug 2015 85,518 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 81,411 miles

upper coolant hose is worn has been fouling alternator, would change a.s.p.

Fail 29 Jul 2014 81,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

upper coolant hose is worn has been fouling alternator, would change a.s.p.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 78,591 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 76,628 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 76,624 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 74,052 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 71,245 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 67,936 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 64,636 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 61,542 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rack boot damp

Pass 9 Aug 2006 57,433 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 57,433 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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AD02 HWE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HWE, 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 HWE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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