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DK02 YVW

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

42,243 mi
Last recorded42,243 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 42,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 40,611 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 40,610 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2016 38,803 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 38,803 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside dip (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 May 2015 35,769 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2015 35,769 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 32,682 miles

engine management light on

exhaust front flexi twisted

snow tyres fitted all round

Pass 18 Mar 2013 31,533 miles

Engine management light on dash

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Part worn tyres fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2013 31,533 miles

Engine management light on dash

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Part worn tyres fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,259 miles

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

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

centre exhaust fitted incorrectly too low to floor

damage to near side front bumper and rear arch

Fail 16 Mar 2012 30,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

centre exhaust fitted incorrectly too low to floor

damage to near side front bumper and rear arch

Fail 17 Mar 2011 28,993 miles

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

centre to rear exhaust joint hanging low

engine management light on

part of o/s washer jet aimed over car

part worn tyres fitted to front wheels

slight noise from gearbox

Pass 17 Mar 2011 28,993 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint hanging low

engine management light on

part of o/s washer jet aimed over car

part worn tyres fitted to front wheels

slight noise from gearbox

Pass 16 Mar 2010 27,671 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,109 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,149 miles

Signs of fluid around both steering rack boots

Pass 19 Mar 2007 21,187 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 21,185 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 17,627 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 YVW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YVW, 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 YVW registered?

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

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