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OU02 JFE

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

76,733 mi
Last recorded76,733 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 JFE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 76,733 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 76,733 miles

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 Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 61,699 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 60,197 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 60,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,187 miles

n/s o/s front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Mar 2012 57,839 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,557 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 56,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

possible coolant leak [stained offside front lower corner of engine]

Fail 22 Mar 2010 54,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear tyre perishing in tread

Pass 22 Mar 2010 54,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre perishing in tread

Pass 6 Mar 2009 49,765 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 41,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front subframe starting to corrode [by anti roll bar mounting]

offside front tyre starting to show wear and perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Mar 2008 41,668 miles

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

front subframe starting to corrode [by anti roll bar mounting]

offside front tyre starting to show wear and perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 4 Apr 2007 36,045 miles

offside rear tyre perishing in tread

Fail 4 Apr 2007 36,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside rear tyre perishing in tread

Pass 27 Mar 2006 29,123 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 JFE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc 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 JFE, 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 JFE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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