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EF52 DXU

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,517 mi
Last recorded90,517 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 DXU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 90,517 miles

oil leaks

Fail 14 Oct 2014 90,316 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leaks

Pass 30 Oct 2013 79,970 miles

o/s c/v gaiter perishing

Fail 30 Oct 2013 79,970 miles

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

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

o/s c/v gaiter perishing

Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,837 miles

REAR TYRES PERRISHING / N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Fail 15 Oct 2012 72,827 miles

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

REAR TYRES PERRISHING / N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Pass 25 Oct 2011 67,670 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 57,899 miles

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

wipers split but clearing screen o.k

Pass 23 Nov 2009 45,722 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 44,100 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 39,752 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 32,894 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 32,865 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 25,645 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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EF52 DXU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF52 DXU, 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

How do I check the history of EF52 DXU?

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What year was EF52 DXU registered?

EF52 DXU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 25 November 2002.

Is EF52 DXU safe to buy?

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