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DA52 AWR

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,393 mi
Last recorded129,393 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 AWR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 129,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/rear tyre is wearing on outer edges

Fail 7 Jul 2015 129,393 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/rear tyre is wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 Jul 2014 125,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 125,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 119,830 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 119,830 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 114,359 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 114,359 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 109,857 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 109,857 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 104,415 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 93,154 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 93,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 87,546 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 77,100 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 77,011 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 57,379 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 57,379 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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DA52 AWR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DA52 AWR, 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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DA52 AWR is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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