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CX02 SDO

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,269 mi
Last recorded89,269 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 SDO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 89,269 miles

Handbrake close to excessive movement on ratchet

Pass 19 Sep 2018 83,624 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 83,621 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 80,404 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 76,328 miles

Exhaust heat shield rattling

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn edges just passed MOT

Offside Front Bottom ball joint boot repaired with sealer

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 73,052 miles

item remover from mirror

signs of leakage at power steering rack

Pass 29 Aug 2014 68,720 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 65,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 59,581 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 57,366 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 6 Sep 2011 57,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 3 Aug 2010 50,565 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 50,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 43,016 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 38,198 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 18 Jul 2007 33,475 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 26,746 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 SDO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CX02 SDO, 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 CX02 SDO registered?

CX02 SDO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is CX02 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX02 SDO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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