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HY02 VLT

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,757 mi
Last recorded101,757 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 VLT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 101,757 miles

brake and fuel pipes corroded

exhaust flexie lose

hand brake high

rear tyres badly perished

slight play in hand brake

slight run out front brakes

small gear box oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2016 97,240 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 91,704 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 18 Apr 2015 91,704 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2014 85,081 miles

front pads low

Pass 6 Apr 2013 78,731 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

radiator leaking

Pass 17 Apr 2012 72,879 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,026 miles

exhaust very rusty

smaal cuts n/s/f tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2010 61,211 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 30 Mar 2010 61,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

offside rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perishing on sidewalls

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2009 54,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,935 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 21 Mar 2007 41,037 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 33,556 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 33,556 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 VLT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VLT, 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 VLT registered?

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

Is HY02 VLT safe to buy?

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