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DG52 AUR

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,705 mi
Last recorded93,705 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 AUR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 93,705 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 93,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 87,327 miles

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

n/s and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 4 Jul 2013 87,327 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2012 81,409 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 14 Jun 2012 81,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2011 75,013 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 75,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 67,945 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 67,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 60,295 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 60,283 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 51,450 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 42,354 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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DG52 AUR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DG52 AUR, 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 DG52 AUR registered?

DG52 AUR is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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