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EF52 EDX

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,823 mi
Last recorded78,823 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 EDX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 78,823 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 78,823 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 73,496 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 73,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 67,494 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 60,729 miles

advise wheel alignment check

front brakes have slight brake effort imbalance

large screw in nearside rear tyre tread

nearside front tyre has low tread on outer shoulder 175/65/14

nearside rear tyre has low pressure

offside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 29 Nov 2011 54,425 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 48,826 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 43,320 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 43,319 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 37,509 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are in poor condition

Fail 16 Dec 2008 37,508 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres are in poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2007 32,687 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 26,673 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 21,295 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 EDX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EF52 EDX, 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 EF52 EDX registered?

EF52 EDX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 16 December 2002.

Is EF52 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 EDX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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