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HG52 SXC

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,185 mi
Last recorded29,185 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 SXC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 29,185 miles

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Nov 2012 26,125 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 25,316 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

offside rear and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Nov 2011 25,316 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

offside rear and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Nov 2010 23,105 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 20,694 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 18,085 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 18,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 15,750 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 12,875 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 9,992 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 9,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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 SXC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SXC, 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

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What year was HG52 SXC registered?

HG52 SXC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is HG52 SXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG52 SXC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HG52 SXC have outstanding finance?

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