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HG52 SWX

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,560 mi
Last recorded61,560 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 SWX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 61,560 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 56,928 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 7 Jan 2016 53,456 miles

oil leak,n/s/f indicator repeater lens missing.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 48,831 miles

both front tyres wearing

Pass 11 Feb 2014 45,978 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 45,978 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 43,033 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2013 43,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 40,431 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 39,024 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 37,513 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 37,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 33,436 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 26,639 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 18,941 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 13,867 miles

Nearside Front 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 SWX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HG52 SWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HG52 SWX?

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What year was HG52 SWX registered?

HG52 SWX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 December 2002.

Is HG52 SWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG52 SWX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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