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HF52 YWP

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

40,483 mi
Last recorded40,483 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 40,483 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 39,592 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 39,592 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 38,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 37,997 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 37,340 miles

Nearside CV gaiter perished

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 36,907 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 36,591 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 36,591 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 36,096 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 35,056 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 35,056 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 33,333 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 31,760 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 29,751 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 27,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside steering rack seal has slight misting of oil

Pass 6 Nov 2012 25,952 miles

Child seat fitted to Nearside Rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 23,959 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 21,466 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 19,020 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 16,808 miles

Both rear tyres perished but no cuts deep enough to show any ply or cord

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 16,808 miles

Both rear tyres perished but no cuts deep enough to show any ply or cord

Pass 8 Nov 2007 14,992 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 13,535 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 13,535 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 11,281 miles

Front brake imbalance 22%

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 YWP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YWP, 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 YWP registered?

HF52 YWP is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is HF52 YWP safe to buy?

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