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DG52 FFA

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,324 mi
Last recorded96,324 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 96,324 miles

Driver side rear Window Insecure

Rear Exhaust Blowing Slightly

Fail 4 Dec 2014 96,324 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 92,570 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 84,330 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

battery loose

front wiper blades required poor

Fail 10 Oct 2012 84,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

battery loose

front wiper blades required poor

Pass 6 Oct 2011 73,506 miles

Battery insecure

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 20 Sep 2010 72,199 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 68,505 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 63,129 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 57,551 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 57,551 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 51,714 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 39,642 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 39,641 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

n/s/f tyre only 2m/m tread

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 FFA 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 71.4%.

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 FFA, 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

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What year was DG52 FFA registered?

DG52 FFA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 5 October 2002.

Is DG52 FFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 FFA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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