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MA02 HWJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,666 mi
Last recorded52,666 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 HWJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 52,666 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 42,935 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2014 42,525 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 May 2013 41,900 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 May 2012 40,648 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 39,143 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 39,141 miles

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

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

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

nearside front speed sensor ring broken

Pass 7 May 2010 37,799 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 7 May 2010 37,799 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2009 36,121 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 34,180 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 31,808 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,808 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 30,649 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 28,461 miles

o/s/f tyre low and perished

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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MA02 HWJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA02 HWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA02 HWJ registered?

MA02 HWJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is MA02 HWJ safe to buy?

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