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AX02 CXJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,005 mi
Last recorded78,005 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 CXJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 78,005 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 75,969 miles

Exhaust front pipe support bracket fractured

Exhaust rear silencer mounting fractured

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jan 2017 75,917 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded ***outer sill*** (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 17-18 clicks (3.1.6b)

Exhaust front pipe support bracket fractured

Exhaust rear silencer mounting fractured

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 73,304 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight Oil leak - suspected oil filter leak

Pass 31 Jan 2015 71,198 miles

parking brake travel on 13-14 clicks

Fail 26 Jan 2015 71,161 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 to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake travel on 13-14 clicks

Pass 11 Jan 2014 68,962 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 66,913 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 64,607 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 61,967 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 59,264 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 59,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 56,344 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 50,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 45,761 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 36,978 miles

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

front wipers split

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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AX02 CXJ 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 81.3%.

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 AX02 CXJ, 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 AX02 CXJ registered?

AX02 CXJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 June 2002.

Is AX02 CXJ safe to buy?

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