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HG02 GHB

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,620 mi
Last recorded93,620 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 GHB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 93,620 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 93,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 90,559 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cracked in tread area

Pass 30 Oct 2013 88,060 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2013 88,060 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2012 83,231 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 83,229 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 78,450 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 78,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s and o/s dip head lamps kick up to the o/s ,have coverd lamps to stop this

Pass 30 Oct 2010 75,452 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge,

Pass 23 Oct 2009 67,976 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 59,381 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 59,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

rear wiper torn o/s/front fog lamp broken

Pass 8 Aug 2007 53,761 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 53,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear wiper torn fading rear n/o/plate damaga o/s/front fog lamp

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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HG02 GHB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HG02 GHB, 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 HG02 GHB registered?

HG02 GHB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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