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DY02 XSW

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,307 mi
Last recorded98,307 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 XSW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 98,307 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 92,075 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 86,645 miles

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

clutch anti slip rubber missing

exhaust flexs poor

o/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r wheel arch slight corrosion

steering rack wet no leaks found time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2013 82,119 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 78,608 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 78,608 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 74,129 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 69,611 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 59,992 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 50,034 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 40,615 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 31,514 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 XSW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DY02 XSW, 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 XSW registered?

DY02 XSW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 April 2002.

Is DY02 XSW safe to buy?

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