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DA02 UKP

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,431 mi
Last recorded104,431 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 UKP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 104,431 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 104,431 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 100,750 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded in places

front brake pads low

travel in handbrake

Pass 1 Jun 2012 95,107 miles

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on egdes

Fail 1 Jun 2012 95,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on egdes

Pass 5 Feb 2011 87,674 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre outer wall deteriorated with age.

Fail 17 Dec 2009 80,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear tyre inner and outer walls deteriorated.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 80,588 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner and outer walls deteriorated.

Pass 22 Nov 2008 70,949 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 70,506 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 59,785 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 59,774 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 50,273 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 50,273 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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DA02 UKP 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 57.1%.

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 DA02 UKP, 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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DA02 UKP is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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