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HW51 FTE

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,556 mi
Last recorded56,556 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 FTE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 56,556 miles

Coolant leak

offside front tyre inner edge has small split

Fail 14 Dec 2010 56,556 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

clutch pedal rubber poor condition

offside front tyre inner edge has small split

Pass 11 Jan 2010 48,296 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 39,339 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 39,339 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 31,095 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 30,985 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 24,521 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 24,521 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 18,505 miles

advise both nearside front and rear tyres scuffed on side walls

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 FTE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HW51 FTE, 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 FTE registered?

HW51 FTE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is HW51 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW51 FTE shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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