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EK52 FVG

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,767 mi
Last recorded102,767 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 FVG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 102,767 miles

wippers juddering

Fail 12 Feb 2016 102,724 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all indicators & side reapeters not working at beginning of test

coolant low

wippers juddering

Pass 7 Feb 2015 92,946 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 84,083 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 79,031 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 77,979 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 77,979 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 75,579 miles

N/S/F wiper blade split

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

passenger door mirror insecure

Fail 21 Jun 2011 75,579 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

N/S/F wiper blade split

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

passenger door mirror insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2010 72,056 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 72,024 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 66,918 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 59,998 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 59,998 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 52,323 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 46,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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EK52 FVG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EK52 FVG, 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 EK52 FVG registered?

EK52 FVG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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The MOT history for EK52 FVG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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