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MA52 HTF

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,350 mi
Last recorded83,350 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 HTF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 83,350 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 77,511 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 70,779 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,941 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 57,362 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 51,385 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 51,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 47,020 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 40,621 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,662 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 30 Oct 2007 34,692 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 33,389 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 33,389 miles

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

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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MA52 HTF 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 84.6%.

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 MA52 HTF, 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 MA52 HTF registered?

MA52 HTF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is MA52 HTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA52 HTF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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