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AX02 HKC

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,564 mi
Last recorded96,564 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 96,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 92,331 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 92,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 85,789 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 78,530 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 74,369 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 70,312 miles

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

rear exhaust corodded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 65,292 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 65,153 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 56,484 miles

R/N/S tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 18 Aug 2010 56,484 miles

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

R/N/S tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Aug 2009 51,197 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 45,897 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 45,897 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 41,031 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 35,012 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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AX02 HKC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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