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CA02 TXJ

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,769 mi
Last recorded105,769 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 TXJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 105,769 miles

e.m.l on

Pass 20 Jul 2017 98,786 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both front discs corroded slightly

nsf abs ring cracked

osr tyre cracked between treads

Fail 20 Jul 2017 98,786 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dip beam (1.1.A.3b)

both front discs corroded slightly

nsf abs ring cracked

osr tyre cracked between treads

Pass 10 Aug 2016 93,259 miles

front brake discs inner faces worn and pitted

Fail 10 Aug 2016 93,257 miles

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

emissions not tested due to exhaust

front brake discs inner faces worn and pitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 86,048 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 86,046 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 80,029 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 80,029 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 73,502 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 73,499 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 66,049 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 66,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 58,281 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 52,885 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 52,885 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 45,382 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2008 38,555 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 31,069 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 23,472 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 23,472 miles

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

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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CA02 TXJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CA02 TXJ, 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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CA02 TXJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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