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DX52 OPW

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

21,926 mi
Last recorded21,926 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 OPW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 21,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 21,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 20,435 miles

Both sills starting to corrode

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 20,435 miles

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)

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)

Both sills starting to corrode

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 18,737 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 17,011 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 15,053 miles

Nearside rear is cracked and perished

Fail 6 Oct 2014 15,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear is cracked and perished

Pass 14 Oct 2013 13,193 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 13,189 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 10,519 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 7,952 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffing

Pass 6 Oct 2010 5,731 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 5,727 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 4,331 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 3,744 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 3,356 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 2,869 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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DX52 OPW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green 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 DX52 OPW, 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

How do I check the history of DX52 OPW?

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What year was DX52 OPW registered?

DX52 OPW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is DX52 OPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 OPW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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