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DF02 UKA

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,623 mi
Last recorded112,623 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 UKA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2015 112,623 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 112,623 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 93,092 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 77,710 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 77,704 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)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 66,964 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 66,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 61,275 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 54,871 miles

(2.5C.1d)The nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(2.5C.1d)The offside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(2g)The nearside front seat back rest will not tilt forwards permitting access/exit for the rear seated passengers

(2g)The offside front seat back rest will not tilt forwards permitting access/exit for the rear seated passengers

The instrument display EML warning lamp indicates a fault condition

The instrument display SRS warning lamp indicates a fault condition

Fail 11 Jan 2010 54,871 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

(2.5C.1d)The nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(2.5C.1d)The offside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(2g)The nearside front seat back rest will not tilt forwards permitting access/exit for the rear seated passengers

(2g)The offside front seat back rest will not tilt forwards permitting access/exit for the rear seated passengers

The instrument display EML warning lamp indicates a fault condition

The instrument display SRS warning lamp indicates a fault condition

Pass 30 Dec 2008 45,656 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 45,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 38,548 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 28,040 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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DF02 UKA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DF02 UKA, 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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DF02 UKA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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