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HX52 WTP

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,300 mi
Last recorded96,300 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 96,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 90,610 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 90,610 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 84,684 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 78,553 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN AND SPLIT

LOWER ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER BUSH HAS BECOME DETACHED BUT NOT ALLOWING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT

Fail 30 Aug 2016 78,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN AND SPLIT

LOWER ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER BUSH HAS BECOME DETACHED BUT NOT ALLOWING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT

Pass 27 Aug 2015 72,269 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 72,265 miles

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

PUNCTURE IN N/S/R TYRE

Pass 21 Aug 2014 65,895 miles

ns cv gaiter leaking slightly

Fail 21 Aug 2014 65,895 miles

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

ns cv gaiter leaking slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,066 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres worn low

Fail 15 Aug 2013 60,065 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres worn low

rear silencer blowing & corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 53,471 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 53,470 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 46,125 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,125 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,029 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 19 Aug 2009 34,013 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 29,103 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 29,097 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 23,692 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 19,078 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 WTP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 HX52 WTP, 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 WTP registered?

HX52 WTP is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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The MOT history for HX52 WTP shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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