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AU02 JVG

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,407 mi
Last recorded66,407 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 JVG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 66,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Inner and outer sills have onset of corrosion

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears - nearside rear wearing low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 63,876 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 61,621 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 61,617 miles

Offside 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 rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 59,497 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,396 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 57,390 miles

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 55,104 miles

exhaust deteriorating and has a slight blow of gasses

exhaust front support hanger insecure due to corrosion, exhaust is still adequately supported

Pass 5 Aug 2013 52,913 miles

coolant low

front tyres wearing on edges

outer driveshaft gaiters perishing

small chip in screen

wiper blades split

Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,360 miles

exhaust rear box rusting

offside front brake pipe starting to rust

outer driveshaft gaiters perishing

surface rust on front suspension bed

Pass 9 Aug 2011 46,300 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased so unable to make full assesment of condition

nail in near side front tyre tread area

Fail 9 Aug 2011 46,300 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased so unable to make full assesment of condition

nail in near side front tyre tread area

Pass 18 May 2010 44,657 miles

srs light on

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

Fail 17 May 2010 44,655 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

srs light on

Pass 3 Apr 2009 42,658 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Both front seats are unable to be folded forward

Fail 3 Apr 2009 42,658 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front seats are unable to be folded forward

Pass 23 Oct 2007 28,356 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,032 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 JVG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc 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 AU02 JVG, 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 JVG registered?

AU02 JVG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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