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HX52 KOB

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,322 mi
Last recorded77,322 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 KOB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2018 77,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 70,710 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 21 Apr 2017 70,710 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2016 64,435 miles

M.I.L warning light on

offside door mirror taped

power steering drive belt cracked

Fail 13 Apr 2016 64,435 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

M.I.L warning light on

offside door mirror taped

power steering drive belt cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2015 58,917 miles

Centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Offside mirror slightly damaged

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2014 53,016 miles

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

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

offside door mirror repaired

Fail 3 Apr 2014 53,007 miles

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

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

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

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

offside door mirror repaired

Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,604 miles

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

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)

offside door mirror repaired

Fail 4 Apr 2013 47,573 miles

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

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

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)

offside dorr mirror repaired

tyre pressure check

Pass 13 Apr 2012 41,787 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,654 miles

Strongly adv, o/s/f seat belt fluffing, All tyres aged and cracked, Full brake inspection, Tracking check, Engine oil level low, Front exhaust pipe flex worn.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 35,653 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Strongly adv, o/s/f seat belt fluffing, All tyres aged and cracked, Full brake inspection, Tracking check, Engine oil level low, Front exhaust pipe flex worn.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 32,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Strongly adv, o/s/f seat belt fluffing, Full brake inspection, Damp around steering rack, Oil leak n/s/f inner drive shaft, Tracking check.

Fail 19 Mar 2010 32,168 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Strongly adv, o/s/f seat belt fluffing, Full brake inspection, Damp around steering rack, Oil leak n/s/f inner drive shaft, Tracking check.

Pass 28 Mar 2009 28,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f outer cv boot perishing

rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 24,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 20,485 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 16,979 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 16,979 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HX52 KOB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HX52 KOB, 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 HX52 KOB registered?

HX52 KOB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for HX52 KOB shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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