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DE02 YEL

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

163,667 mi
Last recorded163,667 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 YEL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 163,667 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2013 163,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 148,995 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 148,995 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s mirror insecure

Fail 24 Jun 2011 131,666 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 24 Jun 2011 131,666 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 2 Jul 2010 116,248 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 116,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2009 100,112 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 100,112 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 81,815 miles

o/s mirror vibrating

Pass 26 Jun 2007 71,450 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 50,944 miles

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

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 YEL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YEL, 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 YEL registered?

DE02 YEL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 5 June 2002.

Is DE02 YEL safe to buy?

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