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HY52 EVN

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,575 mi
Last recorded78,575 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 EVN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 78,575 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 76,539 miles

Front grill insecure

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

bonnet catch deteriorated and hard to close

drivers seat has play in mechanism

front discs excessively worn and have a lip on there outer edge

gear box seeping oil

Fail 9 Jan 2017 76,539 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle service brake (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front grill insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

bonnet catch deteriorated and hard to close

drivers seat has play in mechanism

front discs excessively worn and have a lip on there outer edge

gear box seeping oil

Pass 7 Jan 2016 72,343 miles

both front tyres heavily cracked and perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 67,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 67,863 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 61,954 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 61,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 56,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 56,117 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 56,111 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Coolant leak

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

engine not running very well

o/s/f tyre sidewall starting to split

Pass 26 Jan 2009 52,081 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 46,466 miles

rear silencer in very poor condition

Fail 1 Feb 2007 43,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 43,006 miles

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

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

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

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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HY52 EVN is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EVN, 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 HY52 EVN registered?

HY52 EVN is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is HY52 EVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY52 EVN shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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