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AU02 AXW

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,448 mi
Last recorded100,448 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 AXW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 100,448 miles

Oil leak engine ()

both front tyres badly worn inner edge

brake pedal rubber worn

windscreen cracked/chipped

Fail 7 Jun 2016 100,446 miles

Battery insecure no clamp /corroded (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps showing incorrect beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

both front tyres badly worn inner edge

brake pedal rubber worn

hand brake has excess travel

windscreen cracked/chipped

Pass 4 Jun 2015 93,302 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2015 93,302 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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 86,411 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 86,411 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 82,602 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 79,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 76,485 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 73,046 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 66,149 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 52,589 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 51,752 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 51,752 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2007 40,796 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 29,900 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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AU02 AXW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU02 AXW, 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 AU02 AXW registered?

AU02 AXW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AU02 AXW safe to buy?

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