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HK52 VTZ

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,737 mi
Last recorded97,737 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 VTZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 97,737 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 97,737 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 91,833 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 91,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 86,581 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 85,569 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 81,294 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 81,294 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 73,671 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 73,671 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 68,986 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 64,731 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 64,731 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 60,860 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 60,860 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 55,426 miles

centre exhaust system heavily corroded

n/s driveshaft seal leaking on gearbox

Fail 14 Dec 2007 55,408 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust system heavily corroded

n/s driveshaft seal leaking on gearbox

Pass 20 Dec 2006 50,094 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 45,931 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)

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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HK52 VTZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HK52 VTZ, 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 HK52 VTZ registered?

HK52 VTZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is HK52 VTZ safe to buy?

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