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ET02 RHO

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,797 mi
Last recorded121,797 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 RHO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 121,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 121,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 115,051 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 114,898 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 108,372 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to buckle on inside tread

Pass 11 Jul 2013 102,334 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 102,531 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 96,397 miles

Srs light on

Pass 22 Jul 2011 90,433 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 90,433 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 83,873 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 76,306 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 8 Jul 2008 67,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 59,172 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 52,086 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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ET02 RHO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ET02 RHO, 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 ET02 RHO registered?

ET02 RHO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is ET02 RHO safe to buy?

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