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HF52 LKZ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,249 mi
Last recorded93,249 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 LKZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 93,249 miles

Exhaust centre and rear sections very deteriorated pipes and bolted flange areas....

Fail 5 Sep 2014 93,244 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Exhaust centre and rear sections very deteriorated pipes and bolted flange areas....

Pass 29 Aug 2013 89,751 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 89,748 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 86,167 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2012 86,167 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2011 83,449 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2011 83,449 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 79,427 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front outer cv boots perished

nearside rear tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Sep 2009 75,259 miles

oil leak

slight noise from power steering pump

Fail 1 Sep 2009 75,250 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak

slight noise from power steering pump

Pass 1 Sep 2008 72,193 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2007 68,385 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 60,878 miles

Slightly long handbrake travel

Small cuts to outer sidewall of n/s/rear tyre

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 LKZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HF52 LKZ, 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 LKZ registered?

HF52 LKZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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