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DX52 ORV

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,174 mi
Last recorded102,174 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 ORV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 102,174 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 85,962 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 85,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 72,893 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 72,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 72,632 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 66,870 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 66,870 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 59,491 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 49,716 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Sep 2006 39,613 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 ORV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DX52 ORV, 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

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What year was DX52 ORV registered?

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

Is DX52 ORV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 ORV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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