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EF52 EFU

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,316 mi
Last recorded79,316 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 EFU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 79,316 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 71,833 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 65,284 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 59,096 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 52,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 45,246 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,469 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,351 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,024 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 21,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 21,664 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 17,245 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 EFU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EF52 EFU, 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 EFU registered?

EF52 EFU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is EF52 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 EFU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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