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HW52 FDO

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,346 mi
Last recorded64,346 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 FDO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 64,346 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Pass 6 Nov 2014 58,031 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 48,659 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 43,623 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 43,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 43,620 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 40,249 miles

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

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

rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

Fail 15 Dec 2010 40,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

Pass 15 Dec 2009 35,184 miles

front brake pads worn

offside rear tyre worn, offside front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 6 Jan 2009 31,690 miles

front brake pads worn

front windscreen has stonechips

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2009 31,690 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake pads worn

front windscreen has stonechips

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2008 28,383 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 28,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 22,736 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 18,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 18,238 miles

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

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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HW52 FDO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FDO, 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 HW52 FDO registered?

HW52 FDO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is HW52 FDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW52 FDO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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