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MA52 SFU

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,933 mi
Last recorded65,933 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 SFU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 65,933 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2012 65,933 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2011 63,549 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 63,549 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 59,983 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 59,981 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 51,325 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,602 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 35,601 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 24,471 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,491 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 16,020 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 SFU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA52 SFU, 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 MA52 SFU?

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What year was MA52 SFU registered?

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

Is MA52 SFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA52 SFU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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