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DY52 VHC

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

30,799 mi
Last recorded30,799 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 VHC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 30,799 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test WITHIN FRONT DRIVERS VIEW ()

Front Oil leak GEAR BOX AREA ()

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK AREA (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AREA UNDERSIDE (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AREA UNDERSIDE (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 30,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test WITHIN FRONT DRIVERS VIEW ()

Front Oil leak GEAR BOX AREA ()

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK AREA (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AREA UNDERSIDE (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AREA UNDERSIDE (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 28,751 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak GEARBOX ()

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK AREA DAMP SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear EXHAUST SECTION DETERIORATED CORRODED HAS SLIGHT EXHAUST GAS LEAK

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 28,751 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak GEARBOX ()

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK AREA DAMP SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear EXHAUST SECTION DETERIORATED CORRODED HAS SLIGHT EXHAUST GAS LEAK

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 26,914 miles

oil leaks

Pass 1 Dec 2014 22,904 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 20,994 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 18,982 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 15,787 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 15,787 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 13,822 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 13,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 12,595 miles

rear tyres cracking and perishing in tread

Fail 19 Nov 2009 12,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres cracking and perishing in tread

Pass 11 Nov 2008 11,728 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 10,728 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 9,508 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 VHC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VHC, 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 DY52 VHC registered?

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

Is DY52 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY52 VHC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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