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HW52 EWT

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,715 mi
Last recorded84,715 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 EWT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 84,715 miles

N/S WASHER JET POOR

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 76,181 miles

MAIN AUXILARY DRIVE BELT PERISHED

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

SLIGHT WEEP OF OIL FROM POWER STEERING RACK

Pass 4 Oct 2013 76,181 miles

MAIN AUXILARY DRIVE BELT PERISHED

SLIGHT WEEP OF OIL FROM POWER STEERING RACK

Fail 3 Oct 2012 67,996 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 67,996 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 58,255 miles

BATTERY INSECURE - WILL FAIL 2012 CRITERIA

BOTH FRONT WIPERS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

COOLANT LEAK FROM RADIATOR

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 58,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

BATTERY INSECURE - WILL FAIL 2012 CRITERIA

BOTH FRONT WIPERS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

COOLANT LEAK FROM RADIATOR

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 48,589 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 48,589 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,077 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 37,389 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 31,164 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 31,162 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Coolant leak

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 30 Oct 2006 25,456 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 20,902 miles

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

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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HW52 EWT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HW52 EWT, 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.

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What year was HW52 EWT registered?

HW52 EWT is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is HW52 EWT safe to buy?

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