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EA02 PXF

2002 Rover 25

Orange Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

34,531 mi
Last recorded34,531 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 PXF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 34,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sills corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2025 34,531 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sills corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 34,201 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 33,585 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 31,907 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 30,499 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2019 29,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside steering rack gaiter damp

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 29,172 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside steering rack gaiter damp

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 28,496 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 27,803 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 26,851 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 25,736 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 24,784 miles

steering rack damp nearside seal ?

Pass 16 May 2013 23,383 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 15 May 2012 21,635 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 20,384 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage on sidewall

Fail 12 May 2011 20,382 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage on sidewall

Pass 14 May 2010 19,109 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 17,961 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2008 16,439 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2008 16,439 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 14,389 miles

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 23 May 2006 12,345 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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EA02 PXF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Orange with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EA02 PXF, 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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EA02 PXF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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