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CU02 XSL

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,887 mi
Last recorded115,887 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 XSL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 115,887 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 115,884 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front stub axle mounting bracket badly corroded advise car not to be driven until replaced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 110,187 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 110,140 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 105,047 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2017 100,411 miles

engine management light on

Pass 5 May 2016 94,457 miles

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall perishing

Fail 6 May 2015 88,536 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 May 2015 88,536 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 May 2014 81,743 miles

engine management light on

Pass 8 May 2013 75,291 miles

engine management light on

slight wear on offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 18 May 2012 69,651 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2012 69,651 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2011 65,220 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 61,602 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 61,588 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 55,848 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 47,518 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 37,321 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 30,125 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on inside edge of tyres.

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 XSL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU02 XSL, 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 XSL registered?

CU02 XSL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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