MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,107 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nearside and offside front anti-roll bar linkage bushes slightly deteriorated
nearside and offside rear lower sills slightly corroded
rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nearside and offside front anti-roll bar linkage bushes slightly deteriorated
nearside and offside rear lower sills slightly corroded
rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
front wiper blades slightly split
nearside rear tyre perishing badly
Coolent level low
Front pads low
Offside front tyre low on inner edge.
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HY52 XAB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 XAB, 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 XAB registered?
HY52 XAB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 October 2002.
Is HY52 XAB safe to buy?
The MOT history for HY52 XAB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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