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HF51 OVZ

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,151 mi
Last recorded35,151 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

RegistrationHF51 OVZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 35,151 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 35,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 34,443 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 33,625 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 32,126 miles

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

both front abs rings on cv joints are broken

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 11 Aug 2011 32,126 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front abs rings on cv joints are broken

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

rear wiper split

Fail 12 Jan 2010 29,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyre walls poor condition

general body all over damage

o/s front abs reluctor ring broken

Pass 12 Jan 2010 29,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyre walls poor condition

general body all over damage

o/s front abs reluctor ring broken

Pass 27 Jan 2009 27,633 miles

rear tyres parished sidewalls

Pass 18 Jan 2008 24,903 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 21,904 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 19,304 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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HF51 OVZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,589cc 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 HF51 OVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF51 OVZ registered?

HF51 OVZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is HF51 OVZ safe to buy?

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