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CU02 XSE

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,161 mi
Last recorded118,161 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 XSE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 118,161 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 118,084 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 110,792 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 102,266 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 92,280 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 87,519 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 81,640 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 81,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 76,444 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 76,391 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 69,516 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 62,567 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 56,411 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 May 2007 56,411 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 44,350 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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CU02 XSE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CU02 XSE, 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 CU02 XSE registered?

CU02 XSE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is CU02 XSE safe to buy?

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