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CA02 UTB

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,820 mi
Last recorded75,820 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 UTB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 75,820 miles

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Perishing

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 75,820 miles

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Perishing

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Exhaust Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2019 75,727 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2019 75,727 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 75,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre is cracked

Offside Rear tyre is cracked

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 75,072 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre is cracked

Offside Rear tyre is cracked

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 70,038 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 70,037 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 65,142 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 65,142 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 63,714 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2013 60,241 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 56,589 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,827 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 50,866 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 46,846 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 46,846 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 43,818 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 37,688 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 31,146 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 26,063 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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CA02 UTB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UTB, 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 UTB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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