2002 Rover 25 · 2,495 MOT tests
2002 Rover 25 reliability
2002 Rover 25s fail 38.7% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 25 years (2,495 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Rover 25s: 39.7%)
- 38.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Rover 25s: 39.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 61,722
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,495
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- 2003 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 15.4% of tests fail here (107% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Rover 25
Fail rate by area
- Body, chassis and structure15.4%
- Lights and electrics14.8%
- Brakes10.3%
- Suspension7.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.8%
- Tyres4.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.66%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.73%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.69%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Stop lamp not working 3.61%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.17%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Position lamp not working 2.2%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.79%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.74%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.42%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.54%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (6.13%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (5.57%)
Is a 2002 Rover 25 reliable?
2002 Rover 25s fail 38.7% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 25 years (2,495 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Rover 25 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (8.66% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (3.73% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.69% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Rover 25 have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Rover 25 shows 61,722 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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