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HW52 FDU

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,315 mi
Last recorded83,315 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 FDU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 83,315 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 83,315 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 76,059 miles

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

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

rear exhaust badly deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2015 76,059 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust badly deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2014 68,244 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 63,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 63,076 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 55,880 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 49,872 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 44,378 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 38,572 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 31,999 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 24,992 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 18,896 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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HW52 FDU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HW52 FDU, 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 FDU registered?

HW52 FDU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is HW52 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW52 FDU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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