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DV51 VFL

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,875 mi
Last recorded85,875 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 VFL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 85,875 miles

Coolant Temp gauge inop

Front Wipers worn / smearing

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

Offside Front Inner Rack arm ball joint has slight play

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

Oil leak ()

Topped up engine oil to carry out Emissions Test

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 75,964 miles

Front front blades starting to split at ends but still clearing screen ok.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 71,121 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 65,179 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 65,179 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 59,060 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pipes greased

front exhaust section corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2012 54,126 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 10 Jan 2011 49,801 miles

brake pipes greased

n/s/f speed sensor ring broken but secure

Pass 19 Jan 2010 44,564 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 44,564 miles

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 39,957 miles

rear reg plate starting to fade

Pass 7 Jan 2008 35,268 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 30,231 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 24,190 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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DV51 VFL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DV51 VFL, 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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DV51 VFL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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