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EX52 NME

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,550 mi
Last recorded35,550 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 NME
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 35,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

Pass 26 Sep 2013 33,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light illuminated

front brake pads wearing thin

power steering rack damp

Fail 26 Sep 2013 33,432 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light illuminated

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/r brake binding

power steering rack damp

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,874 miles

Engine Management Light On

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 28,261 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,712 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,030 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 23,030 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 20,518 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on tread blocks

Pass 1 Oct 2007 17,354 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 17,354 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 14,013 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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EX52 NME is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX52 NME, 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 EX52 NME registered?

EX52 NME is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is EX52 NME safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 NME shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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