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DK52 UCL

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,902 mi
Last recorded80,902 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 80,902 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery loose

mill light on

Pass 5 Sep 2011 72,716 miles

hand brake travel...n/s/r flexy pipe twisted...corrosion to exhaust

Pass 11 Sep 2010 66,168 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 62,442 miles

Engine rear torque damper bush deteriorated.

Nail in O/S rear tyre.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 52,885 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 40,291 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 40,291 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,384 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 UCL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK52 UCL registered?

DK52 UCL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is DK52 UCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK52 UCL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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