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AJ02 XBN

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,891 mi
Last recorded116,891 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 XBN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 116,891 miles

corrosion on brake pipes ends and front to rears

outter sills corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2018 116,891 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smearing (8.2.2)

corrosion on brake pipes ends and front to rears

outter sills corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2017 102,540 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 93,296 miles

EML;;MIL

Fail 23 Feb 2016 93,212 miles

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

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

EML;;MIL

Pass 25 Feb 2015 88,401 miles

M;I;L EML

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 84,797 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml light on

Pass 25 Feb 2014 84,797 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 27 Feb 2013 80,461 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 75,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 75,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 70,975 miles

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

Pass 16 Feb 2010 65,192 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 59,615 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 52,498 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 44,514 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 44,514 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 33,086 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 XBN is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XBN, 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 XBN registered?

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

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