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DG52 ETU

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,911 mi
Last recorded67,911 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 ETU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 67,911 miles

Front play in both sides steering rack inner joints

Nearside Front wiper blade just about clears screen

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust system corroded

surface rust underbody and brake pipes

Fail 6 Nov 2015 67,911 miles

Emissions not tested major leak (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Front play in both sides steering rack inner joints

Nearside Front wiper blade just about clears screen

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust system corroded

surface rust underbody and brake pipes

Pass 8 Oct 2014 49,895 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 36,923 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 29,716 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 29,590 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 22,783 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 22,783 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 19,061 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 14,011 miles

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

all the tyre are deteraited

Pass 20 Sep 2008 12,363 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 10,684 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 9,493 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 8,343 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 ETU 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 78.6%.

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 DG52 ETU, 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

How do I check the history of DG52 ETU?

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What year was DG52 ETU registered?

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

Is DG52 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 ETU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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