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OE02 XVF

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,636 mi
Last recorded87,636 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 XVF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 87,636 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking on side wall

Pass 19 Feb 2016 86,412 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 86,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre parish

Pass 6 Feb 2015 84,678 miles

front tyres close tolimit

Pass 21 Feb 2014 83,328 miles

exhaust rubber clamp split

o/s/r tyre heavly cracked

Fail 21 Feb 2014 83,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rubber clamp split

o/s/r tyre heavly cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2013 80,917 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 80,915 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 79,657 miles

corrosion forming on inner sill panels

Pass 12 Jan 2011 77,384 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 77,360 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2010 75,826 miles

cv gaitors perished

different size tyres fitted front to rear

rear number plate loose

slight blow to exhaust centre joint

steel wheels fitted to rear

temporary repair to centre pipe

Fail 11 Dec 2008 62,369 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 62,369 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 54,203 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 42,750 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 33,849 miles

p.a.s. belt cracked

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 XVF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 OE02 XVF, 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 OE02 XVF registered?

OE02 XVF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is OE02 XVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE02 XVF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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