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DY52 OLA

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,721 mi
Last recorded65,721 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 OLA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 65,721 miles

Oil leak

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

both front cv boots perished/cracked

Fail 6 Feb 2013 65,721 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

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

both front cv boots perished/cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2012 60,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

brake service ???

coil springs slight corrosion ??

Pass 16 Feb 2011 52,962 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

THE FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT IS BROKEN

THE WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE WORN

Fail 16 Feb 2011 52,962 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

THE FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT IS BROKEN

THE WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE WORN

Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,955 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 45,659 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 40,636 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 35,104 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 28,661 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 20,450 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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DY52 OLA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver 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 DY52 OLA, 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.

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What year was DY52 OLA registered?

DY52 OLA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is DY52 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY52 OLA 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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