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CX52 ELJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,382 mi
Last recorded123,382 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 ELJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2019 123,382 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Advise surface corrosion to Outer sill

Offside Rear Advise edge wear to tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 120,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 117,262 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 117,195 miles

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)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 114,102 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 111,055 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 107,911 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 107,831 miles

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 104,456 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 104,439 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 100,863 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 97,412 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 97,412 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 89,557 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 82,702 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 75,407 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 65,279 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 56,187 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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CX52 ELJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CX52 ELJ, 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 CX52 ELJ registered?

CX52 ELJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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