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CX02 MXR

2002 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,976 mi
Last recorded140,976 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 MXR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 140,976 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to n/s rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 140,976 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to n/s rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 137,694 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe from front to n/s rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 137,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from front to o/s rear hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe from front to n/s rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 133,567 miles

Rear reg plate discoloured but not likely to be misread

Various brakepipes corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 128,847 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm - Offside punctured - Will repair

Exhaust system corroded

Front exhaust flexi worn / Blowing slightly

Handbrake lever travel long

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear section of exhaust catching axle slightly

Various brakepipes corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2013 128,847 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Both rear tyres 3mm - Offside punctured - Will repair

Exhaust system corroded

Front exhaust flexi worn / Blowing slightly

Handbrake lever travel long

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear section of exhaust catching axle slightly

Various brakepipes corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 125,826 miles

Both front tyres 3mm

Front exhaust flexi worn / Starting to leak

Front pads getting low

Rear reg plate discolored

Rear section of centre exhust corroded

Rear section of exaust rubbing on axle

Slight play in front rack ends

Slight play in nearside front balljoint

Pass 1 Nov 2011 121,623 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2011 121,623 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2010 117,447 miles

ADVISE:- rear no. plate starting to de laminate,o/s/f indicator lense broken, back box hitting rear axle, slight play in n/s/f ball joint.

Fail 26 Oct 2010 117,447 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

ADVISE:- rear no. plate starting to de laminate,o/s/f indicator lense broken, back box hitting rear axle, slight play in n/s/f ball joint.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 104,962 miles

Corrosion starting by base of servo

High travel on handbrake

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rusty

Slight damage to offside indicator lens

Fail 4 Nov 2009 104,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Corrosion starting by base of servo

High travel on handbrake

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rusty

Slight damage to offside indicator lens

Pass 5 Nov 2008 90,384 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 90,384 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 75,904 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 75,904 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 60,021 miles

both front c.v boots starting to perish

interior mirror slightly loose

Fail 23 Nov 2005 54,397 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 54,397 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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CX02 MXR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CX02 MXR, 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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CX02 MXR is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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