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HV02 LBZ

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,720 mi
Last recorded43,720 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 LBZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 43,720 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering component components slightly misaligned steering rack (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread. cords not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 42,603 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 16 Nov 2019 42,602 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 40,155 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 24 Nov 2018 40,152 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Nov 2017 37,864 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 36,061 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear to inside edge & old 2008 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake efficiency low 18% on roller brake test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 32,857 miles

rear tyres under inflated

Fail 25 Nov 2014 29,079 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 29,079 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 24,646 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 24,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 22,736 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 22,722 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 19,553 miles

front tyres wearing low(approx. 4mm)

rear wiper blade split

water leak on windscreen washer bottle/pipes behind wing liner

Fail 6 Jun 2006 19,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing low(approx. 4mm)

rear wiper blade split

water leak on windscreen washer bottle/pipes behind wing liner

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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HV02 LBZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HV02 LBZ, 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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HV02 LBZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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