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OU02 HVR

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,726 mi
Last recorded80,726 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 80,726 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

inner rear sills corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Nov 2018 80,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

inner rear sills corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Nov 2017 74,685 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 74,685 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 72,157 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 72,133 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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 19 Nov 2015 68,148 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 65,733 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 65,713 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 63,505 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 63,505 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 61,827 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 61,827 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 60,191 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 56,733 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2009 54,595 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 52,349 miles

p.a.s. belt cracking

rear washers inop

Pass 9 Nov 2007 49,869 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 47,345 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 45,053 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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OU02 HVR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HVR, 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 HVR registered?

OU02 HVR is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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