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OU02 XYL

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

143,939 mi
Last recorded143,939 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 143,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 135,117 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre of sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside rear wheel arches are slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 129,976 miles

light damage to offside front wing

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 124,035 miles

slight damage to offside front wing

Pass 8 Mar 2013 116,854 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight damage to offside front wing

Pass 16 Mar 2012 110,656 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 104,446 miles

offside rear tyre has slight damage to the outer side wall

slight play in offside inner track rod joint

Pass 19 Mar 2010 98,387 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 92,347 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 86,115 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 78,379 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 72,979 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 72,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XYL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

OU02 XYL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is OU02 XYL safe to buy?

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