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HW51 FTD

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,236 mi
Last recorded97,236 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 FTD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 97,236 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 89,112 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 86,127 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 83,565 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 78,360 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 74,486 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 71,310 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 67,256 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 67,256 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 62,645 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 59,824 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 56,549 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,465 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 45,440 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,957 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 30,791 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 25,383 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 23,530 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 23,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 17,570 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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HW51 FTD is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HW51 FTD, 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 HW51 FTD registered?

HW51 FTD is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 January 2002.

Is HW51 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW51 FTD shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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