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HY52 XAB

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,107 mi
Last recorded88,107 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 XAB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 88,107 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 88,101 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 84,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Feb 2013 84,965 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 77,957 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 77,936 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 70,121 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 70,121 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 57,472 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 51,159 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 46,116 miles

Coolent level low

Front pads low

Offside front tyre low on inner edge.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 39,409 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 29,962 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 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?

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