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AU02 WDX

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,615 mi
Last recorded87,615 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 WDX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2022 87,615 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front-to-rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner & Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Excessive corrosion to steering, suspension chassis and brake components.

Fuel pipes corroded near tank.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 87,597 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s front ferrules and callipers corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the rear of n/s front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near tank ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear have deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension , springs and under body corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 87,574 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s front pads low and disc's very corroded but ok in rollers (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension and brake parts corroded

o/s and n/s head light starting to blur but ok at test

Fail 22 Oct 2020 87,574 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced the rear of n/s inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s rear cracked showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s front very low and split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s front pads low and disc's very corroded but ok in rollers (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front low and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension and brake parts corroded

o/s and n/s head light starting to blur but ok at test

Pass 23 Apr 2019 87,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer sills slightly corroded at rear

Fail 23 Apr 2019 87,465 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer sills slightly corroded at rear

coolant level on minimum mark

Pass 10 Apr 2018 85,873 miles

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

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

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

front part exhaust deteriorating /hanger corroded and loose

outer sills have corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2017 82,447 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating / front hanger corroded and broken

Fail 19 Apr 2017 82,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust deteriorating / front hanger corroded and broken

Pass 13 Apr 2016 78,372 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 78,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 74,279 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 74,095 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 67,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 61,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 56,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 46,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,501 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 34,669 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 28,746 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 24,909 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Apr 2006 20,635 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 WDX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU02 WDX, 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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AU02 WDX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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