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MV02 DJO

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,557 mi
Last recorded97,557 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 DJO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2018 97,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 90,570 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 81,968 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

corrosion to exhaust system

slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 79,013 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 76,502 miles

boot lock faulty

both oil light switches leaking

oil filter leaking

rear no plate faded

Pass 28 May 2013 73,410 miles

has cam belt been changed

head gasket leaking oil

oil light switches leaking

Fail 28 May 2013 73,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

has cam belt been changed

head gasket leaking oil

oil light switches leaking

Pass 28 May 2012 69,925 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 65,181 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 65,181 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 60,145 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 55,794 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 49,299 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 49,299 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 40,721 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 40,721 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 33,139 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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MV02 DJO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold 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 MV02 DJO, 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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MV02 DJO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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