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HW02 FOJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,802 mi
Last recorded36,802 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 FOJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 36,802 miles

185/55r15

Fail 9 Apr 2019 36,802 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low can not adjust, damaged (4.1.2 (a))

185/55r15

Pass 17 Apr 2018 36,425 miles

185/55r15

Fail 17 Apr 2018 36,425 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished around edge of tread cord showing (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished around edge of tread cord showing (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

185/55r15

Pass 13 Mar 2017 35,841 miles

185/55r15

Pass 10 Mar 2016 33,188 miles

185/55r15

both front tyres perished on side walls strong advise

Fail 10 Mar 2016 33,188 miles

185/55r15

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres perished on side walls strong advise

Pass 12 Mar 2015 31,804 miles

185/55/15

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres slightly perrished

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

poor beam pattern (both sides)

slight corrosion to rear of centre exhaust and joint

Pass 11 Mar 2014 30,229 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front outer drive shaft boots perished

Pass 7 Mar 2013 27,933 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,090 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,068 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 22,169 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 18,798 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 16,327 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 4 Apr 2008 16,327 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Mar 2007 14,125 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 9,666 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 7,828 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 FOJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 FOJ, 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 FOJ registered?

HW02 FOJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 June 2002.

Is HW02 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW02 FOJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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