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DU52 CVM

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,952 mi
Last recorded68,952 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 CVM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 68,952 miles

Advise Rear brake pipes have been greased

Pass 24 Mar 2016 65,207 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 57,394 miles

cracking to o/s/r tyre

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 25 Mar 2015 57,394 miles

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)

cracking to o/s/r tyre

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 3 Apr 2014 54,467 miles

Advise Corrosion to N/S/R and O/S/R Brake pipes to cylinder's and are only just acceptable.

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 54,467 miles

Advise Corrosion to N/S/R and O/S/R Brake pipes to cylinder's and are only just acceptable.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,444 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 45,825 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 45,825 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 37,905 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 36,642 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 34,979 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,341 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 31,515 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 31,515 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 29,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,808 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 27,065 miles

NAIL IN NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE

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

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

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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DU52 CVM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DU52 CVM, 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 DU52 CVM registered?

DU52 CVM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 8 October 2002.

Is DU52 CVM safe to buy?

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