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EU02 WXP

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

55,067 mi
Last recorded55,067 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 WXP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 55,067 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 53,089 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front slightly binding

Offside Rear brake caliper is slightly lazy on the handbrake side

Rear Lower engine mount is a bit soft

rad water level low

Fail 17 Mar 2021 53,087 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front slightly binding

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring is cracked (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear brake caliper is slightly lazy on the handbrake side

Rear Lower engine mount is a bit soft

rad water level low

Pass 20 Mar 2020 47,821 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring on drive shaft fractured (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 43,637 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 39,124 miles

Oil leak ()

both front A.B.S rings fractured

nearside rear brake disc discoloured (overheated)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 39,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

both front A.B.S rings fractured

nearside rear brake disc discoloured (overheated)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 36,352 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 32,474 miles

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

centre exhaust pipe in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2015 23,261 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres cracking and perishing

handbrake high

n/s/f tyre perishing and worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 19,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2013 18,693 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 18,007 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 17,267 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 16,501 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 15,472 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 14,356 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 13,040 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 11,661 miles

n/s front tyre worn very low on outside edge

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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EU02 WXP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EU02 WXP, 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 EU02 WXP registered?

EU02 WXP is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is EU02 WXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU02 WXP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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