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HX02 FZS

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,436 mi
Last recorded88,436 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 FZS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 88,436 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front number plate deteriorating

nearside cv boot perishing

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre perishing

screen damaged but not impairing drivers view of the road

Fail 13 Feb 2017 88,436 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front number plate deteriorating

nearside cv boot perishing

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre perishing

screen damaged but not impairing drivers view of the road

Pass 21 Jan 2016 68,063 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front exhaust pipe deteriorating

front number plate deteriorating

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside cv boot perishing

screen damaged but not impairing drivers view of the road

Pass 9 Feb 2015 58,734 miles

Both rear tyres are perished with cracks in treads.

Nearside front brake is slightly slower to increase in performance than offside front.

Fail 9 Feb 2015 58,734 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both rear tyres are perished with cracks in treads.

Nearside front brake is slightly slower to increase in performance than offside front.

Pass 7 Feb 2014 54,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant level on min

exhauste system is coroded badly

near side rear tyre is perished

only one abs sensor fitted to near side front whell system may have been modified/ removed

Fail 7 Feb 2014 54,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front tyres worn smooth on outer edges possible tracking problem

coolant level on min

exhauste system is coroded badly

near side front brake is slightly slower to increase than off side

near side rear tyre is perished

Fail 7 Feb 2013 48,927 miles

Both registration plates are slightly deteriorated.

Ignition key is stiff to remove from ignition/steering lock.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre tread is wearing on outer edge,possibly tracking?

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Feb 2013 48,927 miles

Both registration plates are slightly deteriorated.

Ignition key is stiff to remove from ignition/steering lock.

Nearside front tyre tread is wearing on outer edge,possibly tracking?

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Feb 2012 45,146 miles

Both headlamps,dipped beam patterns are poor.

Engine oil leak,possibly from cam-cover gasket?

Front registration plate is deteriorated and is a borderline pass.

Offside rear service brake is slightly slower to increase than nearside rear.

Rear silencer is very corroded,but not leaking.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 43,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolent strength appears weak

offside window is faulty

Fail 14 Feb 2011 43,033 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolent strength appears weak

offside window is faulty

Fail 5 Feb 2010 38,492 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 38,492 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 34,015 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 34,015 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 29,233 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 24,030 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 19,295 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 FZS is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FZS, 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 FZS is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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