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HY02 RFZ

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,368 mi
Last recorded43,368 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 RFZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 43,368 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 39,461 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 35,675 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 32,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

long hand brake travel

near side steering rack gaiter damp

Fail 26 May 2007 26,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2007 26,589 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 21,330 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 RFZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RFZ, 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 HY02 RFZ registered?

HY02 RFZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2002.

Is HY02 RFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY02 RFZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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