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HF02 HSX

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

44,790 mi
Last recorded44,790 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 HSX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 44,790 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 41,399 miles

front flexi pipe on exhaust in poor condition

nearside front tyre wearing low and wearing badly on outer edge

offside front tyre starting to wear low and wearing on outer edge

side to side movement detected on handbrake lever

slight brake bind on nearside/offside rear

Fail 1 Sep 2016 41,399 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside/offside (8.2.2)

front flexi pipe on exhaust in poor condition

nearside front tyre wearing low and wearing badly on outer edge

offside front tyre starting to wear low and wearing on outer edge

side to side movement detected on handbrake lever

slight brake bind on nearside/offside rear

Fail 22 Jun 2015 38,592 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 38,592 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 37,573 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 37,573 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 36,267 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,015 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,530 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 28,625 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 26,782 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 26,782 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 24,947 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 23,095 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 20,623 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 17,352 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 17,352 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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HF02 HSX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HF02 HSX, 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 HF02 HSX registered?

HF02 HSX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 7 May 2002.

Is HF02 HSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF02 HSX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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