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DU02 XSA

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,896 mi
Last recorded24,896 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 XSA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 24,896 miles

dampness at steering rack

exhaust condition

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Upper both spring seats corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 23,915 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front ABS rings corroded

condition of exhaust

Pass 2 Apr 2013 22,299 miles

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre perished

rear brakes

Pass 29 Mar 2012 20,561 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2012 20,561 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,795 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever travel

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear tyres slightly perished

sign of oil in coolant

slight dampness at steering rack - no leak found

Fail 1 Apr 2011 18,795 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever travel

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear tyres slightly perished

sign of oil in coolant

slight dampness at steering rack - no leak found

Pass 1 Apr 2010 17,255 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 15,551 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever travel

nearside wiper torn - still clearing screen

rear number plate

Pass 1 Apr 2008 13,603 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 11,902 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 10,110 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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DU02 XSA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DU02 XSA, 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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DU02 XSA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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