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HX52 WTL

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,527 mi
Last recorded62,527 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 WTL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 62,527 miles

a/c pipe fouling body

screen damage

Fail 16 Dec 2015 62,527 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front indicator condition off fitment

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

a/c pipe fouling body

screen damage

Pass 18 Dec 2014 43,631 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 43,616 miles

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

front exhaust flexi deterioated.

front nearside tyre sidewall damaged.

rear nearside tyre sidewall damaged.

Fail 23 Jan 2014 43,574 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi deterioated.

front nearside tyre sidewall damaged.

rear nearside tyre sidewall damaged.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,411 miles

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre sidewall split

Fail 23 Mar 2013 40,411 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre sidewall split

Pass 16 Jan 2012 35,526 miles

N/S/F TYRE VALVE STEM PERISHED , RECOMMEND REPLACE

centre exhaust deteriorated , suspect weakened at rear flange joint , recommend replace

clutch pedal very high , recommend attention , may impede driving

coolant level low , leak at heater hose on top hose housing

front wipers split , rear wiper worn out

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 12 Jan 2012 35,489 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F TYRE VALVE STEM PERISHED , RECOMMEND REPLACE

P.A.S. belt deteriorated , recommend replace

centre exhaust deteriorated , suspect weakened at rear flange joint , recommend replace

clutch pedal very high , recommend attention , may impede driving

coolant level low , leak at heater hose on top hose housing

front wipers split , rear wiper worn out

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Feb 2011 31,274 miles

P.A.S.belt cracking , recommend replace

high level stoplamp not working

horn button faulty

imbalance on parking brake

rear wiper split

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 8 Feb 2011 31,271 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

imbalance on parking brake

rear wiper split

slight imbalance on front brakes

P.A.S.belt cracking , recommend replace

high level stoplamp not working

horn button faulty

unable to spin check n/s/r wheel bearing due to binding brake

Pass 19 Jan 2010 26,878 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 22,896 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 17,936 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 16,146 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 WTL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX52 WTL registered?

HX52 WTL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is HX52 WTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX52 WTL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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