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HX52 XWL

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,254 mi
Last recorded82,254 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 XWL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 82,254 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 82,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 77,581 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2015 77,581 miles

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

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 75,395 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 75,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 74,447 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges + close to limit

front brake pads very thin

o/s/f outer c.v. boot heavily perished

Fail 20 Sep 2013 74,446 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges + close to limit

front brake pads very thin

o/s/f outer c.v. boot heavily perished

Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,627 miles

both front tyres close to limit

brake fluid level low

front brake discs ridged + pads thin

o/s/f outer c.v. boot perishing

Fail 12 Sep 2012 72,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres close to limit

brake fluid level low

front brake discs ridged + pads thin

o/s/f outer c.v. boot perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2011 68,004 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 68,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 64,191 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 60,913 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 60,913 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 57,795 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 48,980 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 40,212 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 XWL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XWL, 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 XWL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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