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HY52 YLF

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

34,986 mi
Last recorded34,986 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 34,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre wall starting to split

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

note has no abs fitted but does have one abs ring and sensor fitted to the nsf hub

note header tank has been leaking

Fail 27 Sep 2018 34,986 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery earth wire is insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment parking brake lever has excessive sideways movement when operated maybe broken away from the floor or isecure to its mounting position (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre wall starting to split

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

note has no abs fitted but does have one abs ring and sensor fitted to the nsf hub

note header tank has been leaking

Pass 27 Sep 2017 34,843 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

oil leak

sign of leak steering rack area

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 34,314 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

sign of power steering fluid leak/weep in steering rack area

Fail 21 Sep 2016 34,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

sign of power steering fluid leak/weep in steering rack area

Pass 15 Sep 2015 33,555 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low and perishing

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 33,555 miles

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

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

Offside Outer 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)

Offside rear tyre wearing low and perishing

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 32,593 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2013 31,607 miles

offside rear tyre perishing(slight)

sign of power steering fluid weep/leak from steering rack

Pass 13 Sep 2012 30,253 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 30,253 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 28,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 27,103 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,987 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,075 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,619 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 18,300 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 YLF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLF, 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 YLF registered?

HY52 YLF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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