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HF02 XHE

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,712 mi
Last recorded52,712 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 52,712 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 52,712 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 49,023 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 5 Jul 2013 49,023 miles

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

front pads getting low

n/s/r tyre close to limit & cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2012 44,568 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit & cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2011 41,557 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres starting to crack

front brake discs slightly lipped

offside front wing mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2010 37,918 miles

"v" rated tyres on front axle and "h" rated tyres rear axle.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear tyre cracking.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 37,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

"v" rated tyres on front axle and "h" rated tyres rear axle.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear tyre cracking.

slight damage to offside handbrake cable outer covering.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 33,450 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,454 miles

nearside front wiper split

rear wiper split

slight damage offside rear wing

high level brake light innop

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2007 22,183 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 18,366 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 XHE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHE, 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 XHE registered?

HF02 XHE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is HF02 XHE safe to buy?

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