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HF02 UHG

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,072 mi
Last recorded111,072 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 UHG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 111,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member/radiator support panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 111,062 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member/radiator support panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 102,269 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak at rear of engine

Fail 26 Apr 2016 102,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

coolant leak at rear of engine

Pass 23 Jun 2015 85,405 miles

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Fail 11 Jun 2015 85,465 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Fail 31 Mar 2014 65,282 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,282 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,197 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,741 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 51,741 miles

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

Exhaust corroded.

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 44,060 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 44,060 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 37,771 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,434 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,021 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 22,097 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 16,337 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 16,337 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 UHG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UHG, 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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HF02 UHG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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