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HW51 FTF

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

65,751 mi
Last recorded65,751 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 FTF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 65,751 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 65,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 56,640 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 56,640 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 48,089 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Oct 2015 48,089 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 31 Oct 2014 40,003 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 40,003 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 32,203 miles

near side front tyre wron on edge

Fail 25 Oct 2013 32,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre wron on edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 26,267 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 26,267 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 21,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 21,372 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 20,846 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 20,169 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 19,656 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 19,299 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 19,079 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 19,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 18,230 miles

all tyres slightly split

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 FTF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HW51 FTF, 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 FTF registered?

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

Is HW51 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW51 FTF shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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