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HY02 RGV

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,057 mi
Last recorded73,057 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 RGV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 73,057 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked in tread/ outer sidewall

Offside Front Seat tilt mechanism not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 72,946 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked in tread/ outer sidewall

Offside Front Seat tilt mechanism not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 65,669 miles

Both rear tyre's cracking sidewall,tread lightly stepping.

Front pads starting to wear.

Nearside steering rack area damp.

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 56,214 miles

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

Front flexible exhaust pipe deteriorated.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 46,504 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 39,537 miles

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

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

nearside and offside headlamp beam pattrens poor

offside windscreen wiper blade spilt

Pass 29 Nov 2010 31,873 miles

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

front discs slight wear

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 29 Nov 2010 31,873 miles

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

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

front discs slight wear

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Nov 2009 25,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 18,347 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 11,494 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2006 7,368 miles

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

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

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 21 Nov 2006 7,368 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2005 6,030 miles

Passenger front tyre wearing on outer edge

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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HY02 RGV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HY02 RGV, 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 HY02 RGV registered?

HY02 RGV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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