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MA52 SBZ

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,372 mi
Last recorded55,372 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 SBZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 55,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak gearbox diff seals leaking[drive shafts] ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 55,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak gearbox diff seals leaking[drive shafts] ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 49,214 miles

N S & O S Drive shaft seals leaking

Fail 5 Nov 2015 49,214 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)

N S & O S Drive shaft seals leaking

Fail 5 Nov 2014 43,144 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 43,144 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 36,984 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 36,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 30,095 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on edges.

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 23,521 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 16,884 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 16,501 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 15,738 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 14,875 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 13,320 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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MA52 SBZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MA52 SBZ, 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

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What year was MA52 SBZ registered?

MA52 SBZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is MA52 SBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA52 SBZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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