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AE52 HLP

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

41,179 mi
Last recorded41,179 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HLP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 41,179 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 38,943 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 36,340 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 33,617 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 33,616 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 30,935 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 28,656 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 26,240 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 26,234 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 23,637 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 20,687 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 17,711 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 17,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear brake bind

Pass 15 Jun 2016 14,889 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 15 Jun 2016 14,889 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 9 Jun 2015 12,065 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 11,901 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 10,659 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 8,070 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 26 Jul 2011 7,181 miles

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 17 Aug 2010 6,715 miles

o/s wiper blade split at end

Pass 7 Aug 2009 5,956 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 5,955 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 5,140 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 4,456 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 3,594 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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AE52 HLP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 AE52 HLP, 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 AE52 HLP registered?

AE52 HLP is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 24 October 2002.

Is AE52 HLP safe to buy?

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