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EF52 EDO

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

94,035 mi
Last recorded94,035 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 94,035 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2012 93,467 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2011 78,835 miles

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

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

lamda level at upermost level

Pass 10 Dec 2010 73,029 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 73,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2009 61,729 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 61,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 52,707 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 40,968 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 40,968 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 38,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside door mirror broken

nearside rear side light dim

objects hanging from mirror (removed)

wheel alignment should be checked ref uneven tyre wear.

Pass 9 Dec 2005 18,680 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 18,680 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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 EDO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 EDO, 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 EF52 EDO registered?

EF52 EDO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 3 December 2002.

Is EF52 EDO safe to buy?

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