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DY52 VGT

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,483 mi
Last recorded52,483 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 52,483 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 49,900 miles

both rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Sep 2012 43,965 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2012 43,965 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,271 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 30,608 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

PAS rack damp at pinion area

Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,260 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,422 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPROX HALF WORN .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

OSR & NSR TYRES PERISHED AND GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 2 Oct 2007 19,917 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 16,697 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 VGT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DY52 VGT, 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 VGT registered?

DY52 VGT is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is DY52 VGT safe to buy?

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