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HY52 EVL

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,221 mi
Last recorded55,221 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 EVL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 55,221 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 52,404 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

gearbox oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2010 52,404 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2009 47,862 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 44,647 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres close to legal limit

handbrake travel long

Pass 2 Oct 2007 40,981 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2007 40,981 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2006 32,721 miles

BOTH REAR TANK STRAPS OVER TIGHTENED AND TWISTED.

Fail 5 Oct 2006 32,721 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)

BOTH REAR TANK STRAPS OVER TIGHTENED.AND TWISTED.

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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HY52 EVL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HY52 EVL, 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

How do I check the history of HY52 EVL?

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What year was HY52 EVL registered?

HY52 EVL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is HY52 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY52 EVL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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