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HW02 EGZ

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,341 mi
Last recorded63,341 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 EGZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 63,341 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 59,157 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 51,737 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 51,737 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 50,173 miles

Both front tyres deteriorating

Pass 28 Nov 2015 46,759 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 46,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 43,827 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 43,827 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 39,992 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 35,746 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 35,746 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 33,372 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2011 33,372 miles

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2010 30,499 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 27,971 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,270 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 24,270 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 20,152 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 15,755 miles

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

all wiper blades split

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 EGZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EGZ, 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

How do I check the history of HW02 EGZ?

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What year was HW02 EGZ registered?

HW02 EGZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 9 March 2002.

Is HW02 EGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW02 EGZ shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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