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OU02 HVV

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,532 mi
Last recorded109,532 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 HVV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 109,532 miles

Clutch anti slip rubber damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 109,529 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Clutch anti slip rubber damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 99,520 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brakes approx 75% worn

windscreen wiper split

Fail 24 Feb 2017 99,518 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust weak and has slight leak

front brakes approx 75% worn

spare pressure low

windscreen wiper split

Pass 3 Mar 2016 94,400 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Feb 2015 89,324 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front driveshaft abs sensor ring cracked

front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2014 82,858 miles

Coolant leak

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front driveshaft sensor ring deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2013 73,844 miles

driveshaft sensor ring deteriorated

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

Fail 1 Mar 2013 73,844 miles

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

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

driveshaft sensor ring deteriorated

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

Fail 2 Mar 2012 65,007 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 65,007 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 56,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2010 49,847 miles

crack in a.b.s sensor ring on offside driveshaft

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Feb 2009 44,802 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 40,619 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,750 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 34,750 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,345 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 HVV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OU02 HVV, 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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OU02 HVV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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