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HG52 NZJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,319 mi
Last recorded71,319 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 NZJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 71,319 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 71,319 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 63,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 61,081 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 61,081 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 58,262 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 58,261 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 55,897 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 54,133 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 51,084 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 46,482 miles

Exhaust is rusty but secure

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

Gearbox has an oil leak

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

Fail 12 May 2015 46,482 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust is rusty but secure

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

Gearbox has an oil leak

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,414 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 41,801 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 40,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,520 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 39,095 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 39,095 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 May 2010 36,526 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 36,526 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 34,297 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 33,304 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 33,304 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 30,389 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 30,389 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 26,349 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 21,573 miles

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

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 NZJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NZJ, 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 NZJ registered?

HG52 NZJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is HG52 NZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG52 NZJ shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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