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HF52 VWL

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,169 mi
Last recorded61,169 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 VWL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 61,169 miles

Exhaust: silencer internals lose

Front Exhaust flexi central joint poor condition

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 61,169 miles

Exhaust: silencer internals lose

Front Exhaust flexi central joint poor condition

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 54,688 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 48,804 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 46,400 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 46,396 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 46,019 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 45,575 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 44,858 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 44,348 miles

both front outer cv boots perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing inner wall

offside rear & offside front tyre valves perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2012 43,497 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 37,707 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked & splitting

Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,394 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 31,393 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front brake pads starting to wear

slight weep of power steering fluid on nearside gaiter

Pass 3 Sep 2009 22,731 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 22,729 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,660 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 16,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 8,923 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 5,912 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 4,758 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 VWL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VWL, 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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HF52 VWL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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