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DK52 FUO

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

32,248 mi
Last recorded32,248 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 FUO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 32,248 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint end (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

Fail 8 Oct 2020 32,248 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint end (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

Pass 11 Oct 2019 30,280 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack end (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lights do not work

Fail 7 Oct 2019 30,280 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted twisted and fouling on body (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack end (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lights do not work

Pass 4 Oct 2018 27,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust mount not supporting the exhaust

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Oct 2017 24,299 miles

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

bulkhead brace on n/s/f rotted away

Fail 3 Oct 2017 24,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

bulkhead brace on n/s/f rotted away

Pass 28 Sep 2016 22,588 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 22,588 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 21,916 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear brake pipe slightly coeeoded

Oil leak from gearbox

Fail 6 Oct 2015 21,916 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear brake pipe slightly coeeoded

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 6 Oct 2014 21,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

nsf tyre cracking in shoulder & perished in sidewall

Fail 6 Oct 2014 21,155 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

nsf tyre cracking in shoulder & perished in sidewall

Pass 8 Oct 2013 20,373 miles

Oil leak

n/s and o/s rear tyres are slightly perished

n/s front tyre has slight cracks in treads slightly perished

power steering rack has slight fluid leak

Fail 7 Oct 2013 20,373 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s and o/s rear tyres are slightly perished

n/s front tyre has slight cracks in treads slightly perished

power steering rack has slight fluid leak

Pass 8 Oct 2012 19,524 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 18,407 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 17,405 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 16,542 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 13,643 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 14,347 miles

all four tyres have cracking of the outer sidewalls

Pass 6 Oct 2006 13,233 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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DK52 FUO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DK52 FUO, 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 DK52 FUO registered?

DK52 FUO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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