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HG02 VUU

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,289 mi
Last recorded79,289 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 79,289 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front flexi section of exhaust deteriorated

gearbox area slightly damp

no anti-slip on clutch pedal

rear brake pipes go over fuel tank

slight cut in n/s/r tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2015 79,288 miles

Nearside Outer 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 lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front flexi section of exhaust deteriorated

gearbox area slightly damp

no anti-slip on clutch pedal

rear brake pipes go over fuel tank

slight cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2014 74,979 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front flexi section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

gearbox area slightly damp

metal brake pipes in covers and rear pipes go over fuel tank

no anti-slip on accelerator pedal

slight cut in n/s/r tyre and fronts slightly wearing on outer edges

Fail 7 Mar 2014 74,978 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front flexi section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

gearbox area slightly damp

metal brake pipes in covers and rear pipes go over fuel tank

no anti-slip on accelerator pedal

slight cut in n/s/r tyre and fronts slightly wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Mar 2013 67,276 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 63,305 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front seat tilt operation inoperative

tear in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 22 Feb 2012 63,305 miles

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

offside front seat tilt operation inoperative

tear in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 31 Dec 2010 56,151 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 42,773 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 38,094 miles

slight play felt at the offside front wheel (wheels on ground)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 38,094 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

slight play felt at the offside front wheel (wheels on ground)

Pass 26 May 2007 34,316 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 27,998 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 VUU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VUU, 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 VUU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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