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DS52 CBY

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,689 mi
Last recorded45,689 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 CBY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 45,689 miles

Coolant leak

O/S REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGING

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 45,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

O/S REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGING

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 36,874 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

HANDBRAKE COULD DO WITH SOME ADJUSTMENT

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

POWER STEERING RES CAP MISSING

Fail 25 Feb 2011 36,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Offside Front Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1) DANGEROUS

AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

HANDBRAKE COULD DO WITH SOME ADJUSTMENT

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

POWER STEERING RES CAP MISSING

Pass 16 Oct 2009 24,816 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,224 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 22,220 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 20,281 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,427 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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DS52 CBY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DS52 CBY, 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 DS52 CBY registered?

DS52 CBY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is DS52 CBY safe to buy?

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