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OU02 XZB

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,568 mi
Last recorded56,568 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 56,568 miles

Exhaust corroded but not blowing.

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 55,104 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2014 52,914 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 50,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front flexi exhaust joint deteriorated

O/S/R tyre perrishing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2012 47,834 miles

O/s.rear tyre perished.

Pass 9 May 2011 45,577 miles

O/s.rear tyre perished on outer shoulder.

Pass 14 May 2010 42,776 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 May 2010 42,776 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2009 39,706 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 37,455 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 34,662 miles

Rear brakes noisy.

Pass 12 May 2006 32,095 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 XZB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 XZB, 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 XZB registered?

OU02 XZB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is OU02 XZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU02 XZB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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