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FH52 DKO

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,775 mi
Last recorded93,775 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 DKO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 93,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 84,301 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 24 Jan 2013 75,757 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Poor wiper blades

Fail 23 Jan 2013 75,757 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Poor wiper blades

Pass 20 Jan 2012 67,813 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 67,813 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 65,266 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 62,439 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 59,174 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 46,377 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 46,223 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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FH52 DKO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,395cc 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 FH52 DKO, 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 FH52 DKO registered?

FH52 DKO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is FH52 DKO safe to buy?

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