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HX52 YOJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

51,984 mi
Last recorded51,984 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 YOJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 51,984 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight dampness around steering rack

Fail 21 Feb 2020 51,982 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

aux belt age cracking requires attention

coolant level on minimum

slight dampness around steering rack

Pass 15 Feb 2019 45,680 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Dampness around gearbox

Dampness around steering rack

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 45,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Dampness around steering rack

Exhaust corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Dampness around gearbox

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 38,190 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 36,762 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Nov 2015 35,251 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Nov 2014 33,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres have perished sidewalls

Pass 11 Nov 2013 31,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Wet when tested.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 28,703 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 26,755 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 26,752 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 24,608 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 24,608 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 20,653 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 20,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 16,520 miles

Centre section of exhaust badly deteriorated but not blowing.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 13,616 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 10,762 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 10,762 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 8,212 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 8,212 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 YOJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YOJ, 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 YOJ registered?

HX52 YOJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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