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DX52 OSC

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,687 mi
Last recorded44,687 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 OSC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 44,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 44,687 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 44,670 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 41,033 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 41,033 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 39,145 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 36,183 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 36,183 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 32,504 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 32,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 26,902 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 23,386 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 23,383 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 19,548 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 16,427 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 OSC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OSC, 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 OSC?

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What year was DX52 OSC registered?

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

Is DX52 OSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 OSC shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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