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DG02 DSU

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,546 mi
Last recorded81,546 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 DSU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 81,546 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 77,930 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Sep 2015 77,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2014 73,449 miles

n/s front seat tilt inoperative

slight marks on front screen

Fail 10 Sep 2014 73,449 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s front seat tilt inoperative

slight marks on front screen

Pass 11 Sep 2013 67,755 miles

n/s front seat tilt inoperative

slight marks on front windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2012 58,075 miles

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

n/s front seat tilt inoperative

slight marks on front windscreen

Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,136 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight marks on screen

Fail 6 Apr 2011 51,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight marks on screen

Pass 4 May 2010 44,698 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s front seat tilting mechanism inoperative

will require front brake pads in approx 2,000 miles

Pass 7 Apr 2009 36,241 miles

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

n/s front seat back tilt mechanism inop

slight bulge on outer side wall of n/s rear tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2009 36,241 miles

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

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

n/s front seat back tilt mechanism inop

slight bulge on outer side wall of n/s rear tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2008 28,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 28,495 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 20,982 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 14,337 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 14,337 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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DG02 DSU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DG02 DSU, 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 DG02 DSU registered?

DG02 DSU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is DG02 DSU safe to buy?

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