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DK52 JSU

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,016 mi
Last recorded49,016 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 JSU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 49,016 miles

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

uneven wear to n/s/r tyre

Fail 2 Nov 2015 49,016 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

uneven wear to n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,624 miles

Auxilary Belt is splitting, replacement advised.

Front Brake Discs have a developed wear lip, replace in 2,000 miles or 6 months, which ever is sooner.

Minor Damage to various Body Panels.

Minor Engine Oil Leak.

Rear Registration Plate is deteriorating.

Rear Tyres are almost worn out, especially on inner edges. Replacement is strongly advised.

Rear Washer inoperative.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 40,054 miles

Front Brake Balance borderline.

Front Brake Discs have a wear lip.

N/S/F Brake is binding minorly.

N/S/F Tyre is worn close to legal limit, and sidewall is worn. Borderline to failure.

N/S/F Wheel Bead damaged.

N/S/R Wing damaged.

O/S/F Corner damaged.

Rear Plate is deteriorating.

Rear Washer Inoperative.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,676 miles

Driver's Seat Belt is frayed.

Engine Oil Leak.

Front Brake Discs are wearing thin, and should be replaced when the current pads have expired.

N/S/R Quarter Panel has been repaired.

O/S Headlamp is on the lower aim limit.

O/S/F Corner is damaged.

Rear Registration Plate is deteriorating.

The Rear Tyres are suffering from age degridation, and although this does NOT constitute a failure, their replacement is recommended.

Tyre Pressures are low.

Wipers are worn.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 35,676 miles

Driver's Seat Belt is frayed.

Engine Oil Leak.

Front Brake Discs are wearing thin, and should be replaced when the current pads have expired.

N/S/R Quarter Panel has been repaired.

O/S Headlamp is on the lower aim limit.

O/S/F Corner is damaged.

Rear Registration Plate is deteriorating.

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

The Rear Tyres are suffering from age degridation, and although this does NOT constitute a failure, their replacement is recommended.

Tyre Pressures are low.

Wipers are worn.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,760 miles

Both front seatbelts frayed on edges.

Engine Oil Leak.

N/S Track Rod End has slight play.

N/S/R Tyre is splitting on sidewall, borderline to fail.

O/S/F Accident Damage.

O/S/F Wheel Trim Missing.

Rear Washer Inoperative.

Tyre Pressures Low.

Wiper Mechanism is worn.

Fail 6 Sep 2011 31,760 miles

Both front seatbelts frayed on edges.

Engine Oil Leak.

N/S Track Rod End has slight play.

N/S/R Tyre is splitting on sidewall, borderline to fail.

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

O/S/F Accident Damage.

O/S/F Wheel Trim Missing.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Washer Inoperative.

Tyre Pressures Low.

Wiper Mechanism is worn.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 27,303 miles

front brake pads low / brake fluid slightly low - recc renew pads

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2010 27,303 miles

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

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

front brake pads low / brake fluid slightly low - recc renew pads

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 21,819 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 15,845 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 8,855 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 4,587 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 JSU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DK52 JSU, 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 JSU registered?

DK52 JSU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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