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HW02 FJE

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,647 mi
Last recorded37,647 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 FJE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 37,647 miles

inner edge of offside front tyre worn low

Pass 8 Jun 2015 34,620 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

headlamps deteriorated but not adversely affecting beam image

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2015 34,620 miles

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

headlamps deteriorated but not adversely affecting beam image

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2014 31,861 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Jun 2013 29,858 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jun 2012 27,380 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 25,250 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jun 2010 23,425 miles

near side tyre 2mm on edges and tyre perishing

offside rear tyre 2.5 mm inner edge and tyre perishing

Fail 17 Jun 2009 21,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 21,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 19,018 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 19,018 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 16,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jun 2006 13,213 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 13,213 miles

Nearside 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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HW02 FJE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 FJE, 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 FJE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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