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HF02 HWG

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

67,855 mi
Last recorded67,855 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 67,855 miles

Offside Front brake backing plate loose

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear service brakes only just met requirements

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 5 May 2023 67,855 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake backing plate loose

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear service brakes only just met requirements

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 18 May 2022 65,639 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer weak

Fail 10 May 2022 65,635 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer weak

Pass 4 May 2021 63,608 miles

rear exhaust silencer becoming weak

Fail 4 May 2021 63,608 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer becoming weak

Pass 4 May 2020 62,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust becoming weak

Pass 10 May 2019 61,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 58,841 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 58,838 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2017 57,185 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer becoming weak

Pass 23 May 2016 55,581 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2016 55,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 52,899 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 50,133 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 47,410 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 45,176 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 45,176 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 42,166 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 39,645 miles

n/s/r + o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 May 2009 36,534 miles

both rear tyres side walls spliting

Pass 16 May 2008 33,904 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 33,896 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 32,505 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 29,652 miles

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

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

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 HWG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HWG, 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 HWG registered?

HF02 HWG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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