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DK02 OWH

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,340 mi
Last recorded43,340 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 43,340 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 43,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 40,543 miles

nearside front seat will not tilt forward to allow access to rear seat

offside wiper split

Fail 2 Mar 2015 40,520 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust back box deteriated slightly

nearside front seat will not tilt forward to allow access to rear seat

offside wiper split

Pass 24 Feb 2014 37,671 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 34,930 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,364 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2012 32,364 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 29,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 27,895 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 27,885 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 25,920 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,200 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 23,200 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 20,460 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 18,664 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 OWH is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OWH, 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 OWH registered?

DK02 OWH is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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