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DE02 WRV

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,252 mi
Last recorded36,252 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 36,252 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2014 36,251 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2013 35,019 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 35,018 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 32,465 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

gearbox possibly low or has not got any oil init.

offside gearbox driveshaft seal is leaking oil.

Fail 15 Oct 2012 32,465 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres are spliting inbetween the tread due to age.

gearbox possibly low or has not got any oil init.

offside gearbox driveshaft seal is leaking oil.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 30,225 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 28,219 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 26,985 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 17,381 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 8,675 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 7,564 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 WRV 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 75%.

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 DE02 WRV, 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 WRV registered?

DE02 WRV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is DE02 WRV safe to buy?

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