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DE02 UUY

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,489 mi
Last recorded89,489 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 UUY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 89,489 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 89,489 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 76,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 76,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 70,836 miles

slight deterioration of rear number plate

Fail 23 Jan 2010 70,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

slight deterioration of rear number plate

Fail 10 Feb 2009 64,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 64,563 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 56,631 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 43,279 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 43,279 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 34,469 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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DE02 UUY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DE02 UUY, 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 DE02 UUY registered?

DE02 UUY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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The MOT history for DE02 UUY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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