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HK02 LBJ

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,041 mi
Last recorded83,041 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 LBJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 83,041 miles

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

both front seat backs dont come forward

rear box slight blow

water pump slight leak

Fail 16 Oct 2017 83,040 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

both front seat backs dont come forward

rear box slight blow

water pump slight leak

Pass 11 Aug 2016 80,082 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 77,634 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 74,611 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 71,449 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 71,449 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 66,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 66,822 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)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 63,485 miles

front pipe heat shield insecure

handbrake adjustment poor

n/s/f wheel rim damage

Fail 31 Aug 2011 63,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front pipe heat shield insecure

handbrake adjustment poor

n/s/f wheel rim damage

Pass 17 Jun 2010 59,484 miles

front brake discs ridgedand pads appear low

front tyres unevenly worn

Fail 17 Jun 2010 59,484 miles

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

front brake discs ridgedand pads appear low

front tyres unevenly worn

Pass 10 Jun 2009 52,745 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 46,669 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 44,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre perishing on inner and outer walls offside front tyre perishing on inner wall

Pass 14 Jun 2007 44,682 miles

nearside front tyre perishing on inner and outer walls offside front tyre perishing on inner wall

Pass 15 Jun 2006 39,642 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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HK02 LBJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HK02 LBJ, 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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HK02 LBJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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