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HX02 GAU

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

95,942 mi
Last recorded95,942 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 GAU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 95,942 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 95,942 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 88,980 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

adv clutch pedal rubber missing

adv nsf tyre inflation low

adv nsf wiper split

adv nsr slight cracking

adv travell handbreak lever

Pass 8 Mar 2013 88,980 miles

adv clutch pedal rubber missing

adv nsf tyre inflation low

adv nsf wiper split

adv nsr slight cracking

adv travell handbreak lever

Fail 16 Mar 2012 79,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust front pipe deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2012 79,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust front pipe deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2011 71,086 miles

STEERING RACK DAMP

Pass 17 Mar 2010 65,010 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 65,010 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 56,440 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 56,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 48,066 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre and both rear tyres showing age

Fail 14 Mar 2008 48,066 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre and both rear tyres showing age

Pass 16 Mar 2007 38,880 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 38,880 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2006 28,040 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 28,040 miles

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

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 GAU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 GAU, 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 HX02 GAU registered?

HX02 GAU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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