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HF02 XHG

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,733 mi
Last recorded62,733 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 XHG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 62,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,406 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 57,406 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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 50,709 miles

Battery insecure

Deep cut to offside front tyre, not to cords

Oil leak

Reverse lights not working

Steering rack covered in a misting of oil

Fail 25 Jun 2011 50,709 miles

Battery insecure

Deep cut to offside front tyre, not to cords

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

Oil leak

Reverse lights not working

Steering rack covered in a misting of oil

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 45,969 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 45,969 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 39,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 39,389 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 32,336 miles

Front Brake Pads Approx 3/4 Worn.

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

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on Outer Edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished & Worn On Outer Edge.

Fail 27 Jun 2008 32,336 miles

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

Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading High @ 1.08.

Front Brake Pads Approx 3/4 Worn.

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

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on Outer Edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished & Worn On Outer Edge.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 24,107 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 21,356 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 XHG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XHG, 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 XHG registered?

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

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