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AX02 HFC

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,334 mi
Last recorded67,334 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 HFC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2021 67,334 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 67,130 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 67,127 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 66,799 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 66,247 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 65,780 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 64,998 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 63,624 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 63,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 62,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 62,645 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 61,635 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 60,205 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 58,979 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 58,979 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 57,055 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 57,055 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 55,666 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 55,663 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 49,629 miles

grill damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2008 49,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

grill damaged

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2007 41,574 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 41,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 33,576 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 33,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 HFC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AX02 HFC, 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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AX02 HFC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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