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HX52 UHG

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,765 mi
Last recorded107,765 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 107,765 miles

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

Oil leak front of engine ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 107,765 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak front of engine ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 101,979 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 95,845 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 95,845 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 88,774 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 88,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 78,240 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

speed sencer ring split n/s/f

Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,240 miles

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

Oil leak

speed sencer ring split n/s/f

Pass 1 Oct 2012 64,287 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 48,981 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 48,981 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 34,134 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 20,297 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 19,920 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 19,920 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 18,549 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 16,858 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 UHG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UHG, 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 UHG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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