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DK02 OWG

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,110 mi
Last recorded123,110 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 OWG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 123,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 123,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 110,660 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering rack damp

Fail 23 Mar 2016 110,434 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Mar 2015 101,031 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 92,404 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2014 92,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2013 78,064 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 71,745 miles

Oil leak

front antiroll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

slight damage to front end of vehicle

Fail 24 Mar 2012 71,737 miles

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

Oil leak

front antiroll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

slight damage to front end of vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,080 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 64,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 57,692 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,800 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 51,799 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 44,879 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 44,879 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 40,469 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 31,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2006 31,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2005 23,252 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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DK02 OWG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DK02 OWG, 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 DK02 OWG registered?

DK02 OWG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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