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EY52 SZG

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,407 mi
Last recorded41,407 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 SZG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 41,407 miles

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

both rear tyre treads age cracking, not showing cords

Pass 24 Feb 2015 38,634 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 38,634 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 35,189 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 35,189 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 32,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 28,774 miles

Both sides rear tyres slightly perishing/cracking.

Oil leak from gearbox - looks like from speedometer drive.

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 26,163 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 22,774 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres age cracking, not showing cords

gearbox oil leak, speedo drive

Pass 17 Sep 2009 22,774 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres age cracking, not showing cords

gearbox oil leak, speedo drive

Pass 12 Aug 2008 19,629 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 19,629 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 17,181 miles

Off side front tyre getting low on edges.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 13,821 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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EY52 SZG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EY52 SZG, 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 EY52 SZG registered?

EY52 SZG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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