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AD02 JPY

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,758 mi
Last recorded56,758 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 JPY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 56,758 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2025 56,758 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2024 54,363 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 54,359 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 50,551 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2023 50,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 47,137 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 43,993 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 42,050 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 41,986 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 41,956 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2017 41,888 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 41,875 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 41,852 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Dec 2013 41,790 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 41,311 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 40,766 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 40,369 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 39,201 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 39,201 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 37,299 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 JPY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JPY, 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 JPY registered?

AD02 JPY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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