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HY02 AEM

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,583 mi
Last recorded77,583 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 AEM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 77,583 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyres wareing on inner edges

both head lamp images deterating

near side front tyre has a cut on outer side wall

slight side ways play on hand brake lever

Fail 17 Jan 2012 77,583 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

battery light on on dash

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyres wareing on inner edges

both head lamp images deterating

fan belt frayed

near side front tyre has a cut on outer side wall

none abs vehicle but abs sensor and ring fitted to near side front

slight side ways play on hand brake lever

Pass 7 Jul 2011 77,477 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 77,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 69,685 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 61,527 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front brake pads very low

strong advise nearside rear tyre split deep in tyre tread almost to inner cords

Fail 11 Jun 2009 61,527 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front brake pads very low

strong advise nearside rear tyre split deep in tyre tread almost to inner cords

Pass 23 Jun 2008 58,512 miles

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

off side rear tyres perished & low tread

Pass 3 Oct 2007 56,392 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 51,882 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 51,880 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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HY02 AEM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HY02 AEM, 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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HY02 AEM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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