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CW52 ECT

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

59,076 mi
Last recorded59,076 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW52 ECT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 59,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Underside of vehicle from middle towards nsr (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear inner sills corroded

Rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 28 Oct 2022 58,151 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 57,592 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 57,106 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 56,473 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2018 55,593 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 55,591 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box has hole in leaking exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 54,376 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre poor condition and cracking to tread area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2016 53,245 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2016 53,244 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2015 51,815 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 50,205 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 50,205 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 48,013 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 45,506 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 42,371 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 42,366 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 39,830 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 35,117 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 22,759 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,759 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 10,469 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 4,342 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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CW52 ECT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CW52 ECT, 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 CW52 ECT registered?

CW52 ECT is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is CW52 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW52 ECT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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