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AJ02 XAT

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,258 mi
Last recorded50,258 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 XAT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2014 50,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coolant leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 50,258 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coolant leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,417 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 44,085 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 44,085 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,991 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 41,594 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 39,937 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 39,937 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,538 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 37,538 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 33,687 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,121 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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AJ02 XAT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AJ02 XAT, 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 AJ02 XAT registered?

AJ02 XAT is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 May 2002.

Is AJ02 XAT safe to buy?

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