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DK02 YVT

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

43,807 mi
Last recorded43,807 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 YVT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2019 43,807 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 39,185 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Aug 2018 39,185 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 36,962 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 36,962 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 34,960 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 34,960 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 31,650 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 31,650 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 28,542 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 28,542 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 24,858 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 22,193 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 21,136 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 19,289 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 17,537 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 15,421 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2007 13,195 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 11,286 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 YVT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DK02 YVT, 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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DK02 YVT is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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