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HW02 EHC

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,509 mi
Last recorded65,509 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 65,509 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 65,509 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 59,129 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 52,542 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 44,816 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 38,531 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 38,531 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 37,887 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre exhaust pipe, slightly corroded at rear joint

rear exhaust silencer corroded, recommend replace

srs warning light on, will fail after april 1st 2012

Pass 1 Mar 2012 37,887 miles

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

centre exhaust pipe, slightly corroded at rear joint

rear exhaust silencer corroded, recommend replace

srs warning light on, will fail after april 1st 2012

Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,828 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 34,894 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 34,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,418 miles

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

advise keep check of tyre pressures

both front tyres wearing slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2008 27,477 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 23,334 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 23,334 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 18,901 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2006 18,901 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 EHC 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 HW02 EHC, 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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HW02 EHC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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