MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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(1.8B.2)The offside front headlamp horizontal beam pattern is set at the lower 2.0% limit
(2.5B.1b)The nearside front drive shaft constant velocity joint(s) are slightly worn
(2.5B.1b)The offside front drive shaft constant velocity joint(s) are slightly worn
(3.4.2)The nearside front constant velocity joint reluctor ring is damaged,which may affect the operation of the speedometer.
(3.6B.2c)The brake pipes front to rear have corrosion present along their lengths
(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.20mm
(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer case is deteriorating but not resulting in a leak at the time of the inspection
THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
(1.8B.2)The offside front headlamp horizontal beam pattern is set at the lower 2.0% limit
(2.5B.1b)The nearside front drive shaft constant velocity joint(s) are slightly worn
(2.5B.1b)The offside front drive shaft constant velocity joint(s) are slightly worn
(3.4.2)The nearside front constant velocity joint reluctor ring is damaged,which may affect the operation of the speedometer.
(3.6B.2c)The brake pipes front to rear have corrosion present along their lengths
(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.20mm
(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer case is deteriorating but not resulting in a leak at the time of the inspection
THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
(1.7.3)The nearside front headlamp is loose behind the front panel,indicating that a repair service is required
(1.7.3)The offside front headlamp lower mountings are loose behind the front panel,indicating that a repair service is required
(1.8B.4)The nearside front headlamp dipped beam image break point is deteriorating
(1.8B.4)The offside front headlamp dipped beam image break point is deteriorating
(2.3.3b)The nearside front steering rack housing is contaminated with oil indicating that a seepage is present
(3.5.1j)The offside front brake back plate is excessively deteriorated
(3.6B.2c)The front to rear brake pipe(s) have surface corrosion present along their length(s)
(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe(s) have surface corrosion present along their length(s)
(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe(s) have surface corrosion present along their length(s)
(3.7A.5b)The calculated service brakes imbalance recorded across axle (1) is at 22%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service
(3.7A.6b)The calculated park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 19%
(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread
(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.61mm
(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted except the nearside rear wheel
NOTES TAKEN AT THE TIME OF RETEST
THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
(1.7.3)The nearside front headlamp is loose behind the front panel,indicating that a repair service is required
(1.7.3)The offside front headlamp lower mountings are loose behind the front panel,indicating that a repair service is required
(1.8B.4)The nearside front headlamp dipped beam image break point is deteriorating
(1.8B.4)The offside front headlamp dipped beam image break point is deteriorating
(2.3.3b)The nearside front steering rack housing is contaminated with oil indicating that a seepage is present
(2c)The vehicle presenter is reminded that regular checks for the engine oil level are required as today the level was seriously below the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations
(3.5.1j)The offside front brake back plate is excessively deteriorated
(3.6B.2c)The front to rear brake pipe(s) have surface corrosion present along their length(s)
(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe(s) have surface corrosion present along their length(s)
(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe(s) have surface corrosion present along their length(s)
(3.7A.5b)The calculated service brakes imbalance recorded across axle (1) is at 23%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service
(3.7A.6b)The calculated park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 22%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service
(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread
(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.61mm
(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted except the nearside rear wheel
THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
(2.2B.1f)The offside front steering rack to track rod inner ball joint/bearing is worn
(3.5.1j)The offside front brake back plate is excessively deteriorated
(3.6B.2c)The front to rear brake pipe(s) have surface corrosion present along their lengths
(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre at the inner side of the central band is wearing unevenly
(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.59mm
(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted.
(4.2A.1c)The nearside front wheel trim is insecurely mounted
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED
(2.2B.1f)The offside front steering rack to track rod inner ball joint/bearing is worn
(3.5.1j)The offside front brake back plate is excessively deteriorated
(3.6B.2c)The front to rear brake pipe(s) have surface corrosion present along their lengths
(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre at the inner side of the central band is wearing unevenly
(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.59mm
(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted.
(4.2A.1c)The nearside front wheel trim is insecurely mounted
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
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DK52 FVJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DK52 FVJ, 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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DK52 FVJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 4 September 2002.
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