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MF52 WVR

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,033 mi
Last recorded79,033 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 WVR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 79,033 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 79,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 70,198 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 63,774 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 63,774 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,717 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 57,246 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2015 51,623 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 51,623 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 46,460 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 39,646 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 33,465 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 33,465 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 27,553 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 21,937 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 9,153 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 8,003 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 6,624 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 5,501 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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MF52 WVR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MF52 WVR, 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 MF52 WVR registered?

MF52 WVR is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 3 December 2002.

Is MF52 WVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF52 WVR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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