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HJ02 AOE

2002 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,103 mi
Last recorded133,103 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 AOE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2015 133,103 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 125,408 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 116,503 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 116,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 104,955 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 104,955 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 93,307 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 93,293 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2010 80,381 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 80,381 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 61,415 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,301 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 55,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 39,299 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 24,559 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 18,754 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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HJ02 AOE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HJ02 AOE, 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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HJ02 AOE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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