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DE52 VRG

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,987 mi
Last recorded78,987 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 78,987 miles

LIGHT BIND ON N*S*F SERVIS BRAKE

N*S*R*O*S*R* TYRES STARING TO CRACK PN TRED

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2012 78,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

hand brake hi in car

light bind on n*s*f* servis brake

n*s*r* o*s*r tyres staring to crack on tred

temp fuel cap fited to car

Pass 2 Nov 2011 73,584 miles

n/s/f/ outer s r i ring split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r/ o/s/r/ tyres outer cracking not showing ply 185/55/15just 2m

Fail 2 Nov 2011 73,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f/ outer s r i ring split

n/s/r/ o/s/r/ tyres outer cracking not showing ply 185/55/15just 2m

Pass 3 Nov 2010 68,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r/ o/s/r/ tyees staring to crack up 185/55/15h

rad corrding at bottom coolant low in header tank

Pass 26 Oct 2009 64,109 miles

N/S/R+O/S/R Tyres starting to crack

Fail 26 Oct 2009 64,109 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/R+O/S/R Tyres starting to crack

Pass 31 Oct 2008 59,118 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 53,878 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 45,771 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 45,771 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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DE52 VRG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VRG, 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

How do I check the history of DE52 VRG?

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What year was DE52 VRG registered?

DE52 VRG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 6 November 2002.

Is DE52 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 VRG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE52 VRG have outstanding finance?

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