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CV02 AXW

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,775 mi
Last recorded78,775 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 AXW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 78,775 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper corrosion on strut mounts

Fail 7 Nov 2020 78,774 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper corrosion on strut mounts

Pass 14 May 2019 74,149 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 74,149 miles

Offside 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 68,298 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 68,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all stop lamps working intermittent (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 May 2017 62,230 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 62,217 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 57,944 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 54,882 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 52,041 miles
Fail 8 May 2014

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 49,179 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 45,480 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 40,937 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 36,224 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 36,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 31,763 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 27,571 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 23,564 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 19,756 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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CV02 AXW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CV02 AXW, 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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CV02 AXW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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