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AE52 HJX

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,080 mi
Last recorded141,080 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HJX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 141,080 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 141,078 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 137,808 miles

Both wing mirror glasses slightly loose

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Chip to windscreen, outside all areas

Exhaust flexy section in poor condition

Front brake pads apear half worn

Hand brake lever has slight lateral play

Hand brake lever travel a little high

Oil leak

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

Rear trailing arm void bushes in poor condition

Fail 14 Oct 2014 137,808 miles

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

Both wing mirror glasses slightly loose

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Chip to windscreen, outside all areas

Exhaust flexy section in poor condition

Front brake pads apear half worn

Hand brake lever has slight lateral play

Hand brake lever travel a little high

Oil leak

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

Rear trailing arm void bushes in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2013 133,551 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 133,551 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 121,620 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 121,620 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 109,047 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 109,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 97,516 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 97,516 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

srs light on indicating a fault

Pass 19 Sep 2009 86,975 miles

Front brake pads are over half worn.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 77,501 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 66,104 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 22 Sep 2007 66,104 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Sep 2006 50,016 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 41,987 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 41,987 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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AE52 HJX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AE52 HJX, 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 AE52 HJX registered?

AE52 HJX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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