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HT52 AVX

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

27,931 mi
Last recorded27,931 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 AVX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 27,931 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 21,179 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 20,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 20,748 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 19,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat middle box join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 19,058 miles

Emissions not tested Due to the exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat middle box join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 18,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 17,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake lever near end of travel

Pass 9 Dec 2019 16,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 16,377 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 16,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 15,446 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 14,731 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 14,731 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 13,821 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished on inner and ourer sidewalls.

Pass 3 Dec 2014 13,257 miles

Rear brakes noisey.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 12,764 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 11,883 miles

Front washer jets leak in engine bay.

Rear brakes noisey.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 10,793 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 9,323 miles

All four tyres craking very slightly in tread. Keep a check.

Both rear brakes binding slightly and very noisey. Have this checked soon.

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge of tread. Keep a check.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 8,453 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 7,680 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 7,680 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 6,677 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 4,933 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 4,167 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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HT52 AVX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HT52 AVX, 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 HT52 AVX registered?

HT52 AVX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 December 2002.

Is HT52 AVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT52 AVX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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