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CP02 ELU

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,636 mi
Last recorded97,636 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 ELU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 97,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 95,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 93,941 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 91,636 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Jul 2016 87,984 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

travel on handbrake

Fail 22 Jul 2016 87,984 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

travel on handbrake

Pass 24 Nov 2014 82,895 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 82,894 miles

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 6 Dec 2013 79,058 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 72,465 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 65,487 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 65,487 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 62,248 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 62,235 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2010 53,678 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 43,338 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 43,338 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 35,735 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 35,709 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 26,000 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre stepping

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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CP02 ELU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CP02 ELU, 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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CP02 ELU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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