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EK52 FVJ

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,784 mi
Last recorded39,784 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 FVJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 39,784 miles

small exhaust leak at centre pipe to rear silencer joint

Pass 5 Jul 2013 39,368 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 39,368 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,915 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 38,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 38,315 miles

rear engine stabilizer mount worn

steering rack damp

Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,717 miles

damp around power steering rack

rattle noise from gearbox

Pass 6 Jul 2009 37,150 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 36,436 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 35,670 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 34,760 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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EK52 FVJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EK52 FVJ, 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 EK52 FVJ?

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What year was EK52 FVJ registered?

EK52 FVJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is EK52 FVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK52 FVJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK52 FVJ have outstanding finance?

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