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HF52 LMU

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,754 mi
Last recorded87,754 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 87,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

damage to front number plate

nearside driveshaft gaitor deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2018 87,754 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

damage to front number plate

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside driveshaft gaitor deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2017 81,288 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

damage to front number plate

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill

Fail 10 May 2017 81,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to front number plate

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 31 May 2016 79,079 miles

Offside Front Inner rack arm slight play

Rear tyres staring to crack both sides

Fail 31 May 2016 79,079 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure both sides (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner rack arm slight play

Rear tyres staring to crack both sides

Pass 13 Oct 2010 72,667 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 61,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight imblance to front brakes

Pass 19 Oct 2009 61,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight imblance to front brakes

Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,808 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 38,321 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 29,726 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 22,906 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 LMU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LMU, 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 LMU registered?

HF52 LMU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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