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DK02 OWV

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,990 mi
Last recorded82,990 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 OWV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 82,990 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 3 Oct 2018 82,990 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 Oct 2017 79,542 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded fronts and rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front mirrow slightley dammaged

Offside Rear tyre looks to be low on pressure

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside sill and suspention componants (6.1.B.2)

brake pedal rubber slightley worn

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2017 79,530 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded fronts and rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front mirrow slightley dammaged

Offside Rear tyre looks to be low on pressure

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside sill and suspention componants (6.1.B.2)

brake pedal rubber slightley worn

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2016 78,073 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement fronts (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust systenm deterated

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre has age cracks

Rear Body has slight corrosion cills (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2015 77,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heatshield loose

oil leak from gearbox oil seals

Fail 5 Aug 2015 77,151 miles

Nearside Front 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust heatshield loose

oil leak from gearbox oil seals

Pass 5 Aug 2014 74,836 miles

Gear box oil leak

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

O/s/f wheel tight to rotate

Rear exhaust box heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Aug 2014 74,836 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Gear box oil leak

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

O/s/f wheel tight to rotate

Rear exhaust box heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2013 72,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 72,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 65,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 65,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 60,891 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 55,675 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 50,046 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 42,827 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 34,463 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 34,463 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 26,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 20,665 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 OWV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OWV, 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 OWV registered?

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

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