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DE52 VRT

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,296 mi
Last recorded95,296 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 VRT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 95,296 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 95,292 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 90,173 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 90,168 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2020 86,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 80,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 72,663 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 64,241 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 55,569 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 55,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 54,515 miles

pin hole in rear silencer box

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 7 Feb 2014 54,357 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 54,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 54,086 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 52,285 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 50,422 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 47,628 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 47,628 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 37,830 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 24,861 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 VRT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRT, 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 VRT registered?

DE52 VRT is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is DE52 VRT safe to buy?

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