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CW02 TWJ

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,886 mi
Last recorded90,886 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW02 TWJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 90,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn smooth on the inner edges

engine management light on

handbrake lever high,parking brake low effort

oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2017 90,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn smooth on the inner edges

engine management light on

handbrake lever high,parking brake low effort

oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2016 82,710 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 20 Dec 2016 82,710 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Dec 2015 75,065 miles

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

engine management light on

engine oil leak

oil/grease on the steering rack

rear service brake and parking brake low effort

Fail 16 Dec 2015 75,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside wing mirror insecure

engine management light on

engine oil leak

oil/grease on the steering rack

rear service brake and parking brake low effort

Pass 18 Dec 2014 68,544 miles

Both front outer driveshaft rubber boots are cracking.

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

O/s/rear tyre is cracking in the tread.

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

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

Oil leak

catalyst is broken inside but not causing emission readings to be high.

Pass 6 Dec 2013 56,979 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre has small cracks in the tread

Fail 2 Dec 2013 56,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/rear tyre has small cracks in the tread

Pass 1 Nov 2012 55,100 miles

Both front CV boots slightly perished.

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

Reversing lights not working.

Fail 31 Oct 2012 55,100 miles

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

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Both front CV boots slightly perished.

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

Reversing lights not working.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 52,158 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 50,054 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 45,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 45,749 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 40,137 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 34,592 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 27,667 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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CW02 TWJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CW02 TWJ, 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 CW02 TWJ registered?

CW02 TWJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is CW02 TWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW02 TWJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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