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EK02 HRC

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,274 mi
Last recorded96,274 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 HRC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 96,274 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 91,516 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 85,956 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel high, May need attention soon.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 80,347 miles

FUEL TANK STRAPS SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION, MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON.

Oil leak ENGINE OIL LEAK. ()

REAR WHEEL ARCH/ SILL PANEL SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION, MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON.

Fail 25 Oct 2017 80,347 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FUEL TANK STRAPS SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION, MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON.

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT, NEED REPLACEMENT NOW.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ENGINE OIL LEAK. ()

REAR WHEEL ARCH/ SILL PANEL SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION, MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 75,132 miles

Engine stabiliser bar mounting perished

Fail 3 Nov 2016 75,132 miles

Engine stabiliser bar mounting perished

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 69,590 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 69,590 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 66,349 miles

both front abs reluctor rings cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2013 60,621 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 54,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 514,312 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front wipers split on ends

Pass 30 Oct 2010 48,686 miles

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

both rear tyres showing signs of ageing

Pass 26 Oct 2009 45,971 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked

nearside front tyre 1.6mm and bald on inner edge

offside front tyre 2mm and bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2008 43,260 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 22 Oct 2007 40,142 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 36,688 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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EK02 HRC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK02 HRC, 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 EK02 HRC registered?

EK02 HRC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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