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HN02 XBC

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,058 mi
Last recorded74,058 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 XBC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 74,058 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 74,058 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 70,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front speed sensor ring cracked?

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 70,795 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front speed sensor ring cracked?

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 68,089 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 65,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

near side rear brake slight binding

Fail 10 Jan 2014 65,880 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

near side rear brake slight binding

Pass 8 Feb 2013 62,151 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 61,214 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offside front tyre wearing on edge

offside front wiper blade

Fail 5 Apr 2012 61,214 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offside front tyre wearing on edge

offside front wiper blade

Pass 11 Apr 2011 57,880 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 50,870 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 50,870 miles

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

Chip in windscreen

Nearside rear tyre worn, 2mm

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

Rear tyres perishing

Unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats

Pass 10 Aug 2009 45,600 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 38,215 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 31,518 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 23,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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HN02 XBC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HN02 XBC, 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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HN02 XBC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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