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OU02 HWS

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,366 mi
Last recorded141,366 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 HWS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 141,366 miles

lower centre engine mount worn

near side front outer cv boot starting to split boaderline pass

Pass 25 Feb 2013 129,951 miles

nearside front tyre ....... inner edge wearing

offside front tyre ....... inner edge worn

Fail 25 Feb 2013 129,951 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre ....... inner edge wearing

offside front tyre ....... inner edge worn

Pass 22 Mar 2011 94,967 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 94,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 78,433 miles

exhaust centre section ....some heavy corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2009 65,430 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 57,779 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,406 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 38,501 miles

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

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 HWS is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU02 HWS, 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 OU02 HWS registered?

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

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