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DE52 KWB

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,405 mi
Last recorded101,405 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 101,405 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 101,399 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2017 97,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front drivers seat doe not tilt forward

steering rack has slight misting of oil

Fail 7 Dec 2017 97,233 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front drivers seat doe not tilt forward

steering rack has slight misting of oil

Pass 6 Dec 2016 96,383 miles

steering rack has slight misting of fluid

Fail 6 Dec 2016 96,383 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

steering rack has slight misting of fluid

Pass 1 Dec 2015 95,423 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 93,790 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 92,292 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 90,573 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 88,807 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 84,923 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 84,923 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 75,868 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 75,868 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 61,877 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 52,375 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 48,127 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 KWB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KWB, 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 KWB registered?

DE52 KWB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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