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HG02 VSX

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,645 mi
Last recorded92,645 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 VSX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 92,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 90,878 miles

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2017 89,298 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 87,170 miles

Offside Front seatbelt starting to fray but not weakened

Offside Front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 24 Mar 2015 85,239 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

footbrake pedal anti slip pad worn

front brake discs worn slightly

offside front tyre worn down on inner of tread

rear tyres worn down on outer of treads

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 11 Mar 2014 83,571 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

footbrake anti slip pad worn slightly

front brake discs worn slightly

offside front tyre age cracked

offside rear tyre worn on outer of tread

rear silencer box corroded

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 11 Mar 2014 83,571 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

footbrake anti slip pad worn slightly

front brake discs worn slightly

offside front tyre age cracked

offside rear tyre worn on outer of tread

rear silencer box corroded

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 6 Mar 2013 82,140 miles

SRS light on

front no plate cracked

gear box oil leak

middle exhaust has slight blow

rear exhaust heavily corroded

slight play in osf inner track rod

Fail 5 Mar 2013 82,130 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SRS light on

front no plate cracked

gear box oil leak

middle exhaust has slight blow

rear exhaust heavily corroded

slight play in osf inner track rod

Pass 27 Mar 2012 78,839 miles

both front cv boots age cracking

both front drop link rubber bushes age cracking

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

incorrect wheel nut fitted to o/s/f wheel

n/s/f headlight insecure close to limit

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge and age cracking

srs light on

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2011 73,329 miles

Cut to near side front tyre side wall.

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

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

Oil leaking from drive shaft oil seals at gear box

Oil leaking from oil filter housing

Rear to mid section of exhaust appears badly alligned with all mounts under stress. Possibly caused by reversing damage to exhaust.

Fail 25 Mar 2011 73,322 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Cut to near side front tyre side wall.

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

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

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

Oil leaking from drive shaft oil seals at gear box

Oil leaking from oil filter housing

Rear to mid section of exhaust appears badly alligned with all mounts under stress. Possibly caused by reversing damage to exhaust.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 67,293 miles

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

Small cut to off side rear tyre side wall

Pass 26 Mar 2009 60,847 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 55,001 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 46,222 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 30,689 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 30,689 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2005 23,093 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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HG02 VSX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HG02 VSX, 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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HG02 VSX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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