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DE52 JGY

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,471 mi
Last recorded71,471 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 JGY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 71,471 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 63,393 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 54,303 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres slight cracking

nearside front cv joint abs/speedsenor counter ring cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2014 54,145 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres slight cracking

nearside front cv joint abs/speedsenor counter ring cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2013 48,232 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 46,141 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 44,796 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 44,796 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 43,114 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 43,114 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 40,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 40,821 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 38,951 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 38,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 36,268 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 36,268 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 26,799 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 18,855 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 JGY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JGY, 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 JGY registered?

DE52 JGY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is DE52 JGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 JGY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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