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DE52 JFJ

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,169 mi
Last recorded47,169 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 JFJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 47,169 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 45,582 miles

Rear exhaust has slight corrosion and a blow

Pass 30 Jun 2016 44,073 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 41,955 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 40,069 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 36,944 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 33,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

minor damage to windscreen

Fail 11 Jun 2012 33,682 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres 185/65/15 rears 185/55/15

minor damage to windscreen

nearside rear tyre spliting in tread

Pass 12 May 2011 29,871 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres are perrishing

offside front tyre has small cracks on the inside wall

Pass 6 May 2010 26,643 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 26,643 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 23,683 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 20,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2007 17,119 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 17,119 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 13,054 miles

front o/s tyre low tread

weep from the power steering

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 JFJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DE52 JFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE52 JFJ registered?

DE52 JFJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 9 October 2002.

Is DE52 JFJ safe to buy?

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