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HX52 XXA

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,947 mi
Last recorded80,947 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 80,947 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracking on tread pattern

Fail 19 Mar 2013 80,943 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracking on tread pattern

no iol in engine 2lts added

Pass 13 Feb 2012 74,474 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 74,474 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 64,331 miles

WINDSCREEN WIPERS WORN UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F CV JOINT

Fail 7 Feb 2011 64,331 miles

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

WINDSCREEN WIPERS WORN UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F CV JOINT

Pass 19 Feb 2010 53,712 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 44,019 miles

FRONT WHEELS OBVIOUSLY MISS ALIGNED FRONT WHEELS VISUALLY TOEING IN

Fail 8 Jun 2009 44,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT WHEELS OBVIOUSLY MISS ALIGNED FRONT WHEELS VISUALLY TOEING IN

Pass 27 May 2008 30,550 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 27,164 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 27,164 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 17,010 miles

Boyh front tyres worn outer edges to approx 2mm of tread

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 XXA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XXA, 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 XXA registered?

HX52 XXA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is HX52 XXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX52 XXA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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