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OU02 HSF

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,754 mi
Last recorded66,754 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 HSF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 66,754 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

front brake inbalance

oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2016 66,754 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

front brake inbalance

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2015 64,899 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 64,899 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 62,232 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 62,232 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 59,322 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion starting to floorpan and sill areas

slight play in both inner steering arms

Pass 10 Jul 2012 57,628 miles

brake flexi pipes front perishing

rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in both inner steering arms

Fail 10 Jul 2012 57,628 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake flexi pipes front perishing

rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in both inner steering arms

Pass 13 Jul 2011 55,314 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal high

front number plate faded

Pass 23 Jun 2010 53,114 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 53,114 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling fouling any other part of the vehicle (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper insecure

boot damaged

engine managemant light on

Pass 10 Jul 2009 50,845 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 49,128 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 49,128 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 47,604 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 45,091 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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OU02 HSF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OU02 HSF, 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 OU02 HSF registered?

OU02 HSF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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