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HF02 VNU

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,871 mi
Last recorded67,871 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 67,871 miles

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

exhaust front flexible section deteriorating

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 13 Apr 2017 67,868 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust front flexible section deteriorating

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 31 Mar 2016 65,937 miles

both outer front C V boots perishing

exhaust front flexible section deteriorating

Pass 24 Mar 2015 63,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust front pipe flexible section deteriorating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

STRONGLY ADVISE check n/s front tyre outer sidewall, slight bulge in tread

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front flexible section deteriorating

Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning light on

Pass 28 Mar 2011 47,405 miles

NOTE plastic covers etc fitted preventing full inspection

air bag warning light on

Pass 19 Mar 2010 42,202 miles

NOTE airbag warning light on

NOTE plastic covers fitted

front inner brake pads wearing low?

rear exhaust silencer getting rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,244 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted

air bag warning light on

o/s front wing getting rusty

Fail 31 Mar 2009 37,244 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag warning light on

o/s front wing getting rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,104 miles

NOTE air bag light on

tyres wearing close to wear markers & starting to perish

Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,827 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 21,382 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 VNU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

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

Is HF02 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF02 VNU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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