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HF52 YWB

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,746 mi
Last recorded105,746 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 YWB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 105,746 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre split/perished

Fail 4 Dec 2018 105,746 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre split/perished

Pass 20 Dec 2017 100,107 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

coolant level low

Fail 19 Dec 2017 100,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

coolant level low

Pass 21 Dec 2016 95,202 miles

Front exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre worn to legal limit

Oil leak ()

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Nov 2015 85,857 miles

rear exhaust corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 1 Dec 2014 76,435 miles

Rear tyres perrished

Fail 27 Nov 2014 76,435 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)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear tyres perrished

Pass 19 Nov 2013 72,837 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 19 Nov 2013 72,837 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres perished

Pass 19 Nov 2012 68,903 miles

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

radiator corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 19 Nov 2012 68,903 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

radiator corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 24 Nov 2011 65,334 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 65,334 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 61,443 miles

nearside rear tyre has a screw in tread

offside front steering rack tie rod (track rod) has slight play in inner ball joint

rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

Fail 29 Nov 2010 61,443 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has a screw in tread

offside front steering rack tie rod (track rod) has slight play in inner ball joint

rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

Pass 5 Nov 2009 57,318 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 57,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2008 54,501 miles

drivers wiper blade splitting

Pass 7 Nov 2007 50,854 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2006 46,067 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 42,242 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 YWB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YWB, 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 YWB registered?

HF52 YWB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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