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HF02 HVW

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,838 mi
Last recorded74,838 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 HVW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 74,838 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Does not extract. (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 73,517 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 69,515 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 67,994 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 67,994 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 65,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe by join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 62,111 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 60,784 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 59,768 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 58,504 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 55,761 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 52,761 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 50,017 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 47,467 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 44,455 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,592 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 40,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 35,852 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 32,175 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 25,096 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 21,834 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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HF02 HVW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HF02 HVW, 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 HF02 HVW registered?

HF02 HVW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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