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HY52 XAE

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,927 mi
Last recorded59,927 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 XAE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 59,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper blade worn

Surface corrosion/damage to offside rear body sill panel

Pass 23 Oct 2012 53,260 miles

Front wipers split, rear wiper worn

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

Offside body sill panel damaged

Sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2011 47,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 43,396 miles

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

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

n/s/rear seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2009 39,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2008 31,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers front wing and bumper damaged

drivers sill damaged and corroded

front sub frame top mounts corroded

passenger rear tyre worn to 3mm and perished

power steering belt perished

Fail 6 Oct 2008 31,764 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers front wing and bumper damaged

drivers sill damaged and corroded

front sub frame top mounts corroded

passenger rear tyre worn to 3mm and perished

power steering belt perished

Pass 26 Sep 2007 26,199 miles

os sill damaged

rear exhaust box poor condition, slight blow

Fail 26 Sep 2007 26,199 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

os sill damaged

rear exhaust box poor condition, slight blow

Fail 10 Oct 2006 17,598 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 17,598 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 XAE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XAE, 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 XAE registered?

HY52 XAE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is HY52 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY52 XAE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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