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AD52 HCY

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,349 mi
Last recorded84,349 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 HCY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 84,349 miles

(offside front slight grease around the c.v boot clip)

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

exhaust system corroded in places

nearside front slight dampness around steering rack gaiter

Fail 26 Feb 2016 84,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm approx 1mm/1.6mm (185/65/14) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm approx 1mm/1.6mm (185/65/14) (4.1.E.1)

(offside front slight grease around the c.v boot clip)

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

exhaust system corroded in places

nearside front slight dampness around steering rack gaiter

Pass 5 Aug 2014 71,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

offside front tyre scrubbing inner edge and perished along tread

offside rear tyre starting to perish along tread in places

rear wiper blade rubber worn away

Fail 5 Aug 2014 71,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

offside front tyre scrubbing inner edge and perished along tread

offside rear tyre starting to perish along tread in places

rear wiper blade rubber worn away

Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,193 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 58,193 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,207 miles

condition of cv boots

engine light on

wear to nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2011 43,648 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 43,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 37,913 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 37,913 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 29,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,724 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 27,817 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,021 miles

both front and rear discs showing signs of surface corrosion and some pitting. o k at time of test. (REAR DISCS BORDERLINE PASS)

exhaust system corroded but secire and not blowing at time of test

Fail 27 Sep 2006 24,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front and rear discs showing signs of surface corrosion and some pitting. o k at time of test. (REAR DISCS BORDERLINE PASS)

exhaust system corroded but secire and not blowing at time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2005 22,531 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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AD52 HCY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AD52 HCY, 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 AD52 HCY registered?

AD52 HCY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is AD52 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 HCY shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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