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DG02 EKW

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,225 mi
Last recorded92,225 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 EKW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 92,225 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 92,219 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S/R tyre perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

O/S/F tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 89,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside rear tyre perished and nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 89,924 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 87,286 miles

hand brake lever loose

Pass 11 Mar 2011 84,347 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 80,899 miles

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

both front seat backrests have movement at pivot points

offside rear tyre worn close to limit and deteriorating badly in the tread

Fail 31 Mar 2009 75,627 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 75,627 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2007 61,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 61,290 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 49,819 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 49,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 EKW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EKW, 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 EKW registered?

DG02 EKW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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