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DE52 ACY

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,088 mi
Last recorded84,088 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 ACY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2017 84,088 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly corroded

Left hand horn button inoperative

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside front brake starting to bind and has been hot

Power steering drive belt cracking

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2016 78,227 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 75,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 75,927 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 71,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 71,276 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 57,719 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2012 41,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 39,384 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

one of horn pads not working

Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,276 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 37,276 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,228 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,261 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 24,295 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 24,295 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 19,559 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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DE52 ACY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE52 ACY, 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 DE52 ACY registered?

DE52 ACY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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