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EF02 HXL

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,488 mi
Last recorded17,488 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 HXL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 17,488 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 17,481 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 17,000 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 16,422 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 16,422 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 15,829 miles

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

engine very tappy.

Fail 21 Jul 2021 15,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine very tappy.

Pass 28 Jul 2020 15,229 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 14,754 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2018 14,121 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 14,121 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 13,462 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

offside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 12,790 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 11,855 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 10,622 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 9,383 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 8,482 miles

light cracking starting on rear tyre treads

Pass 23 Jul 2011 7,776 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 7,776 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 7,135 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 6,224 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 5,303 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 4,281 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 4,281 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 3,182 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 1,936 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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EF02 HXL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EF02 HXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF02 HXL registered?

EF02 HXL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 August 2002.

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The MOT history for EF02 HXL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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