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HW02 FOC

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,896 mi
Last recorded51,896 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 FOC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 51,896 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 51,893 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 50,991 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

EML warning light on

Fail 9 Jun 2017 50,990 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

EML warning light on

Pass 12 May 2016 50,120 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 47,803 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 44,897 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 44,897 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 41,281 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 37,509 miles

nearside front cv gaiter starting to deteriorate

offside front cv gaiter starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,453 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 29,050 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 26,764 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 23,618 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 23,618 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 19,805 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 15,718 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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HW02 FOC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HW02 FOC, 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 HW02 FOC?

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What year was HW02 FOC registered?

HW02 FOC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 June 2002.

Is HW02 FOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW02 FOC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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