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CN02 XAO

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

44,024 mi
Last recorded44,024 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 XAO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 44,024 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 44,024 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 41,426 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle mountain brackets corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 17 Mar 2021 41,426 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle mountain brackets corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 16 Mar 2020 40,901 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 38,950 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 37,268 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 37,262 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 35,349 miles

park brake lever travel

Pass 15 Mar 2016 32,621 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,352 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 30,352 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 27,872 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 24,898 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,762 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 21,762 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,921 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 19,900 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 16,524 miles

near side front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2009 13,864 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2007 9,025 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 6,888 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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CN02 XAO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 CN02 XAO, 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 CN02 XAO registered?

CN02 XAO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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