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HF02 XGX

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,699 mi
Last recorded54,699 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 XGX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 54,699 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 54,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 48,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 40,914 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 40,914 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 37,482 miles

Rear silencer corroding but no exhaust blows

Pass 7 Mar 2019 37,122 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 37,122 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 36,649 miles

Offside Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2017 36,142 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 35,384 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 34,617 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 33,849 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,760 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 31,597 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,246 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 28,666 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,100 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,007 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant level low

Fail 4 Mar 2008 26,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant level low

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2007 23,562 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 19,625 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 XGX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XGX, 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 XGX registered?

HF02 XGX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is HF02 XGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF02 XGX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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