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HW02 EGC

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,373 mi
Last recorded25,373 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 EGC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,373 miles

offside rear brake starting too bind

Pass 29 Mar 2012 23,875 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Apr 2011 22,293 miles

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 5 Apr 2011 22,293 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Mar 2010 20,464 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 18,846 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 17,710 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 17,710 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2007 16,479 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 13,561 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 13,561 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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HW02 EGC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HW02 EGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW02 EGC registered?

HW02 EGC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is HW02 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW02 EGC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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