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HY52 USW

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

51,135 mi
Last recorded51,135 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 USW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 51,135 miles

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

Offside repeater lens missing but not incorrect colour

Fail 27 Nov 2017 51,135 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside repeater lens missing but not incorrect colour

Pass 9 Dec 2016 43,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 43,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 37,976 miles

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

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

Offside repeater lens missing

Fail 9 Dec 2015 37,976 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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside repeater lens missing

Fail 10 Dec 2014 30,722 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 30,722 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 22,430 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 12,692 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 9,237 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 9,237 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall perished/damaged

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2010 8,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 8,719 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 7,040 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 7,040 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 5,842 miles

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

o/s door mirror damaged

parking brake slightly high

Pass 20 Sep 2007 4,476 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 3,629 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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HY52 USW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 USW, 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.

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What year was HY52 USW registered?

HY52 USW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is HY52 USW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY52 USW shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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