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AU02 WEX

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

88,126 mi
Last recorded88,126 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 88,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 78,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 78,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 71,425 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe flexible coupling cover loose.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside and nearside outer driveshaft gaiters perishing.

Slight weep from nearside rear damper.

Speedo' pick-up ring cracked.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Jan 2014 71,423 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe flexible coupling cover loose.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside and nearside outer driveshaft gaiters perishing.

Slight weep from nearside rear damper.

Speedo' pick-up ring cracked.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Feb 2013 61,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 61,055 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,182 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 52,514 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 52,514 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,817 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 44,817 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 38,645 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,645 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 32,172 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,172 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 26,506 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,427 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 21,427 miles

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

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

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 WEX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WEX, 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 WEX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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