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HX52 UGC

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,151 mi
Last recorded81,151 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 UGC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 81,151 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear on on bend (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all wheel arches are starting to rust slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2015 68,303 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 55,746 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 55,746 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 47,332 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 47,331 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2012 42,916 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Jun 2011 38,791 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 38,790 miles

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

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 33,643 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 33,643 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 28,411 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 28,393 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 May 2008 24,435 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 May 2008 24,435 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 20,426 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 20,426 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2006 17,572 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

front tyres low tread/starting to crack

Pass 26 Oct 2006 17,572 miles

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

front tyres low tread/starting to crack

Pass 31 Oct 2005 11,552 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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HX52 UGC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UGC, 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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HX52 UGC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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