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OE52 DDV

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

118,335 mi
Last recorded118,335 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 DDV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 May 2013 118,335 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox oil leak

ns door mirror cover

nsr tyre perished

Pass 16 May 2012 113,744 miles

Damage to offside rear wheel inner rim.Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2012 113,724 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Damage to offside rear wheel inner rim.Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 105,993 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & low tread center

Fail 10 May 2011 105,993 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & low tread center

Fail 19 May 2010 101,955 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

n/s & o/s rear tyres split on inner edge

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 19 May 2010 101,955 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s & o/s rear tyres split on inner edge

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 12 May 2009 89,151 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side rear tyre slightly out of shape on the inner edge

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

S.R.S Light illuminated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side rear tyre slightly out of shape on the inner edge

Fail 12 May 2009 89,151 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side rear tyre slightly out of shape on the inner edge

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

S.R.S Light illuminated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side rear tyre slightly out of shape on the inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2008 72,161 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 72,157 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 62,740 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 62,740 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 50,306 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 47,414 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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OE52 DDV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 OE52 DDV, 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 OE52 DDV registered?

OE52 DDV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 December 2002.

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