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HF02 XHA

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,781 mi
Last recorded94,781 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 XHA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 94,781 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perrishing on outer walls

Offside Front tyre cut in side wall

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 94,781 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perrishing on outer walls

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

Offside Front tyre cut in side wall

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,102 miles

advise child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats unable to check full function of adult belts

advise nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 26 Mar 2015 85,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats unable to check full function of adult belts

advise nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 31 Mar 2014 78,720 miles

advise both front outer cv gaiters perrishing

advise unable to check rear seat belts due to baby seats

Fail 31 Mar 2014 78,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise both front outer cv gaiters perrishing

advise unable to check rear seat belts due to baby seats

Pass 8 Apr 2013 71,794 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 71,794 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 64,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2012 64,893 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 58,220 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 48,978 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 42,125 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 42,125 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 34,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 26,093 miles

covers overs front and rear inner wings not aloowing full inspection

Fail 16 Mar 2007 26,093 miles

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

covers over both front and rear inner wings not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2006 25,246 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 XHA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XHA, 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 XHA registered?

HF02 XHA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is HF02 XHA safe to buy?

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