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HX02 DMZ

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,423 mi
Last recorded88,423 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 DMZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 88,423 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 88,421 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 82,464 miles

front cross brake corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside outer sill/wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2019 82,464 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front cross brake corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside outer sill/wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2018 75,498 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2018 75,498 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 75,155 miles

coolant level low

minor movement inner steering rack end

Fail 13 Apr 2016 75,123 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)

coolant level low

minor movement inner steering rack end

Pass 28 Apr 2015 74,095 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 72,723 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 71,258 miles

Off side rear tyre pressure low

Fail 4 Apr 2013 71,258 miles

Off side rear tyre pressure low

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,591 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 67,642 miles

air bag light on

Pass 15 Apr 2010 65,942 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded and blowing

emissions just within limits

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front wiper split

steering rack damp

Pass 25 Mar 2009 64,494 miles

n/s/f tyre is on 2mm

Fail 3 Apr 2008 62,139 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 62,139 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 59,890 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 49,430 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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HX02 DMZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red 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 HX02 DMZ, 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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HX02 DMZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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