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HG52 BAV

2002 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,378 mi
Last recorded96,378 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 BAV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 96,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 96,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2017 85,617 miles

auxiliary belt perished

both wiper blade rubbers split

coolant level low

Pass 18 Nov 2016 74,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible conection (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2015 60,885 miles

Nearside Rear child seat, not locked in

Rear both cracking/splitting outer wall

covers

Fail 16 Nov 2015 60,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat, not locked in

Rear both cracking/splitting outer wall

covers

Pass 27 Nov 2014 52,370 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 49,857 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 46,672 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 46,672 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 39,171 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 36,110 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 34,053 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 34,053 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 29,642 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 29,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2007 25,181 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 20,107 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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HG52 BAV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HG52 BAV, 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 HG52 BAV registered?

HG52 BAV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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