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MH02 OBO

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,586 mi
Last recorded99,586 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 OBO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2015 99,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

rea\r exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 95,454 miles

slight bind n/s front brake

slight distortion front discs

Pass 9 Jan 2013 84,865 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside front tyre inner/outer edge worn

slight rip in the nearside rear inner sidewall

Pass 11 Jan 2012 75,472 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 70,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 70,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 65,962 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 52,453 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 52,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 35,350 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 33,296 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 33,296 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 26,584 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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MH02 OBO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MH02 OBO, 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 MH02 OBO registered?

MH02 OBO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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