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MC52 MLK

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,496 mi
Last recorded44,496 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 MLK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 44,496 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2016 44,496 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 42,689 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 39,235 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 36,014 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 33,689 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 31,097 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 28,551 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 25,983 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 23,955 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 21,902 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 19,734 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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MC52 MLK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 MC52 MLK, 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 MC52 MLK registered?

MC52 MLK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is MC52 MLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC52 MLK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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