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DN51 PJV

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,207 mi
Last recorded117,207 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 PJV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 117,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres cracked

engine managment light on in dash

middle box exhaust clamp broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

n\s door mirror slightly insecure

n\s\f tyre touching arch slightly when full locked

Pass 24 May 2014 113,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracked but no cords exposed

Fail 22 May 2014 113,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracked but no cords exposed

Pass 16 May 2013 109,876 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

back-box exhaust slightly leaking

driver seat does not re-cline but still slides on roller BUT passanger seat works fully fuctional

exhaust deterioting on flexy on down-pipe

Fail 15 May 2013 109,876 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

back-box exhaust slightly leaking

driver seat does not re-cline but still slides on roller BUT passanger seat works fully fuctional

exhaust deterioting on flexy on down-pipe

Pass 29 May 2012 106,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

f/no-plate cracked

f/seats does not tilt

n/s/f anti roll bar link bent

n/s/f tyre damaged

Fail 29 May 2012 106,471 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

f/no-plate cracked

f/seats does not tilt

n/s/f anti roll bar link bent

n/s/f tyre damaged

Pass 5 May 2011 103,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

excess travel on hand brake

Fail 16 May 2010 96,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2010 96,538 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 90,610 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 84,351 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 79,605 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 74,395 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 70,230 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 70,230 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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DN51 PJV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DN51 PJV, 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 DN51 PJV registered?

DN51 PJV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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