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DY02 JCU

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,343 mi
Last recorded98,343 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 JCU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 98,343 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 97,045 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 97,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 96,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 90,058 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 83,436 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 83,134 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 81,722 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 81,722 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 71,651 miles

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

both auxillary belts cracked/perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Apr 2007 61,797 miles

long parking brake lever travel

Pass 26 Jan 2007 61,777 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 48,584 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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DY02 JCU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DY02 JCU, 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 DY02 JCU registered?

DY02 JCU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is DY02 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY02 JCU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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