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MA02 HWO

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

31,998 mi
Last recorded31,998 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 HWO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 31,998 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 31,998 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 31,580 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 31,179 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 30,577 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 30,577 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 30,019 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 30,019 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 29,053 miles

Corrosion developing on exhaust and mountings

Pass 17 Mar 2016 28,109 miles

Corrosion developing om exhaust,front and rear

Cuts in both rear tyre tread not through to canvas

Pass 11 Mar 2015 27,046 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 27,046 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,018 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 26,018 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 25,200 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 24,105 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 24,105 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 22,796 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 21,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 21,954 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 21,014 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 21,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 19,663 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,663 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 17,775 miles

front brakes out of balance to n/s by 20%. there is also a slight judder from the n/s disc. front brakes should be checked with wheels off

Pass 21 Mar 2006 14,805 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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MA02 HWO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MA02 HWO, 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 MA02 HWO registered?

MA02 HWO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 4 April 2002.

Is MA02 HWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA02 HWO shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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