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HX02 YLM

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,805 mi
Last recorded86,805 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 YLM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 86,805 miles

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

cuts to n/s/f

no coolant

Fail 2 Feb 2014 86,677 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

cuts to n/s/f

no coolant

Pass 7 Feb 2013 80,234 miles

coolant low

Fail 2 Feb 2013 80,127 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant low

Pass 16 Feb 2012 73,173 miles

battery insecure

drive shaft gaiters perished

stel wheel fitted to o/s/r (others are alloy)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 73,173 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battery insecure

drive shaft gaiters perished

stel wheel fitted to o/s/r (others are alloy)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 66,554 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 66,554 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 64,638 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

chip to n/s screen

Pass 6 Mar 2007 41,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

body damage to o/s/r bumper,tailgate,and n/s/f bumper

corrosion forming on exhaust system and slight blow from centre to rear pipe join

handbrake has long travel

Pass 3 Mar 2006 26,730 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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HX02 YLM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 HX02 YLM, 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 HX02 YLM registered?

HX02 YLM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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