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MA02 XJK

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,501 mi
Last recorded95,501 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 95,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 92,270 miles

engine managment light on

front pads low

o/s/r tyre low on tread

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2014 92,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine managment light on

front pads low

o/s/r tyre low on tread

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 85,759 miles

EML on

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

nsf tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 77,503 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 77,513 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 69,853 miles

slight play o.s.f steering rack end

Fail 17 Mar 2011 69,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

n.s.r tyre close to legal limit 175/65/14T

slight play o.s.f steering rack end

Pass 22 Mar 2010 62,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 62,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 54,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Mar 2009 54,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 46,726 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 39,670 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 32,818 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 32,818 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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 XJK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XJK, 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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MA02 XJK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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