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DK52 FVR

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,129 mi
Last recorded111,129 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 FVR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 111,129 miles

both rear tyres

Fail 20 Mar 2013 111,129 miles

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

offside front headlamp dim bulb

worn patches offside front tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2012 109,730 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 108,833 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 107,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 53,315 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 40,553 miles

Exhaust front flexy and centre section deteriorated.

Fail 27 Sep 2010 40,553 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust front flexy and centre section deteriorated.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 34,802 miles

Exhaust centre section deteriorating.

Front brake pads wearing.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 34,802 miles

Exhaust centre section deteriorating.

Front brake pads wearing.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,610 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 22,354 miles

Damage to o/s/r door check strap.

N/s/f tyre worn to 3mm.

N/s/r tyre starting to perish.

O/s/r tyre getting low on tread and starting to perish.

Fail 24 Oct 2007 22,354 miles

Damage to o/s/r door check strap.

N/s/f tyre worn to 3mm.

N/s/r tyre starting to perish.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s/r tyre getting low on tread and starting to perish.

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 16,401 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 119,566 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 FVR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FVR, 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 FVR registered?

DK52 FVR is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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