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HY02 AEA

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,038 mi
Last recorded44,038 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 AEA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 44,038 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 37,379 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 31,171 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 30,901 miles

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

both windscreen wipers split

Fail 12 Apr 2012 30,901 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both windscreen wipers split

Pass 15 Apr 2011 30,015 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 28,180 miles

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

both sides front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 25,222 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 22,851 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 19,403 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 16,652 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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HY02 AEA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY02 AEA, 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 HY02 AEA registered?

HY02 AEA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 8 May 2002.

Is HY02 AEA safe to buy?

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