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HF52 DSU

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,906 mi
Last recorded51,906 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 DSU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 51,906 miles

all tyres perished cracking badly

Fail 7 Nov 2017 51,906 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres perished cracking badly

Pass 25 Oct 2016 47,119 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 47,119 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 45,389 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

brake pedal rubber split

front exhaust sleeve split

n/s/r door hinge stiff

rear wiper blade split

windscreen lightly scratched

Fail 15 Sep 2015 45,373 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. n/s/r 195/55r15 , o/s/r 185/55r15 (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

brake pedal rubber split

front exhaust sleeve split

n/s/r door hinge stiff

rear wiper blade split

windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 6 Oct 2014 44,419 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 44,419 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 43,715 miles

nearside front tyre tread wearing on edge

Pass 30 Aug 2012 35,908 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 34,668 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Slightly damp n/s steering rack gaitor

n/s/r tyre slightly cracking on side wall

Pass 26 Aug 2010 33,168 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 30,908 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,685 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,767 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,686 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 17,368 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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HF52 DSU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 HF52 DSU, 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 HF52 DSU registered?

HF52 DSU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is HF52 DSU safe to buy?

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