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HY02 VLH

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,118 mi
Last recorded48,118 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 VLH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 48,118 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has corrosion

Fail 24 May 2021 48,118 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has corrosion

Pass 13 May 2020 47,543 miles

battery not on standard clamp

Pass 16 May 2019 46,047 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 44,225 miles

Central Rear HIVIS STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak GEAR BOX ()

Pass 4 May 2017 42,737 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 40,400 miles

centre stoplight not working

Pass 7 May 2015 38,322 miles

both front tyres perished and cut in tread.

Fail 7 May 2015 38,322 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres perished and cut in tread.

Pass 15 May 2014 36,079 miles

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 8 May 2013 34,247 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 1 May 2013 34,247 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Both rear tyres perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2012 32,257 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 30,386 miles

centre stoplight not working.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 28,683 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 26,522 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 26,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 23,816 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 20,488 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 16,825 miles

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

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 VLH is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

HY02 VLH is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 17 April 2002.

Is HY02 VLH safe to buy?

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