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OE02 OHL

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,275 mi
Last recorded122,275 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 OHL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 122,275 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Axle mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around rear axle mounting bracket. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 119,160 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 116,795 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 116,795 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 113,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 113,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 110,641 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 107,041 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 103,117 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 98,559 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 93,806 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 89,746 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 84,127 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 77,352 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 71,489 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 65,137 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,904 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 59,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 55,003 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 50,269 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 45,456 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 40,878 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 40,878 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 33,747 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 26,508 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 21,236 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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OE02 OHL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OE02 OHL, 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 OE02 OHL registered?

OE02 OHL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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