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HW02 FOH

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,785 mi
Last recorded37,785 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 37,785 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted nearside rear

middle and rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 20 May 2016 37,603 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

middle and rear exhaust deteriated

wiper and washer switch loose

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 29,595 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 29,062 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 28,358 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 28,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 27,345 miles

Rear (both) tyres perished/cracked.

Windscreen wipers not working on slow speed.

Fail 20 Apr 2012 27,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear (both) tyres perished/cracked.

Windscreen wipers not working on slow speed.

Pass 3 May 2011 26,175 miles

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

Nearside door mirror held on with tape

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2010 24,890 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise handbrake travel

nearside reverse light not working

offside wiper rubber perished

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 13 May 2010 24,890 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise handbrake travel

nearside reverse light not working

offside wiper rubber perished

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 12 May 2009 23,100 miles

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

advance travel handbrake lever

Pass 8 May 2008 20,773 miles

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

nearside reverse light not working

oil leak from gearbox

slight oil contamination nearside steering rack

Pass 17 May 2007 17,947 miles

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

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

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

nearside reverse light not working

oil contamination nearside steering rack gaitor

Pass 18 May 2006 15,118 miles

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 FOH is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver 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 FOH, 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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What year was HW02 FOH registered?

HW02 FOH is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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