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AJ02 XCM

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,608 mi
Last recorded92,608 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2017 92,608 miles

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside sill corroded at the rear within area of rear suspension (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak on exhaust centre box (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Slight corrosion to fuel lines (7.2.2)

Offside Rear offside rear tyre starting to crack in the treads

Steering rack misting with oil around pinion

Pass 29 Jun 2016 85,411 miles

slight play osf tie rod

Pass 30 Jun 2015 68,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

travel park brake lever

Pass 3 Jul 2014 62,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 2 Jul 2014 62,623 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Jun 2013 58,144 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 58,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 54,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jun 2012 54,028 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2011 50,602 miles

offside rear disc corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2011 50,602 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear disc corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2010 46,737 miles

both wiper blades split

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 17 Jun 2010 46,737 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both wiper blades split

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jun 2009 43,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 39,668 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 34,330 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 29,744 miles

no coolant in header tank

oil leak

Pass 3 May 2005 25,583 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 XCM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AJ02 XCM, 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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AJ02 XCM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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