CarVerify

Free Car Check

EK02 HRG

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,601 mi
Last recorded92,601 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 HRG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 92,601 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both and covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both tyres cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 92,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both and covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both tyres cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 82,875 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 82,875 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 74,415 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

OIL LEAK

Fail 5 Apr 2016 74,415 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 70,374 miles

exhaust is corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 66,422 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 60,041 miles

sections of exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,417 miles

exhaust pipework rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2011 51,175 miles

front pads low

Pass 8 Apr 2010 48,132 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 43,228 miles

rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2008 39,394 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 35,942 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 29,535 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EK02 HRG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HRG, 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

How do I check the history of EK02 HRG?

You can check the full history of EK02 HRG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EK02 HRG registered?

EK02 HRG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is EK02 HRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK02 HRG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK02 HRG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EK02 HRG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.