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AD02 EKX

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,663 mi
Last recorded88,663 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 EKX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 88,663 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2012 88,663 miles

Offside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

coolant cap missing

Pass 3 Oct 2011 83,597 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 77,654 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 6 Oct 2009 71,446 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 71,381 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 65,074 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 65,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 57,491 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 44,777 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 44,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 34,422 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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AD02 EKX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD02 EKX, 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 AD02 EKX registered?

AD02 EKX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is AD02 EKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 EKX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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