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OE52 DFC

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,984 mi
Last recorded112,984 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 DFC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 112,984 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2014 112,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2013 108,337 miles

O/S/R tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 7 Feb 2013 108,337 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

O/S/R tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 5 Dec 2011 103,765 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 103,765 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 97,335 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 97,335 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 87,987 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 76,100 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 62,731 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 62,731 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 48,702 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 48,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 35,910 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 35,422 miles

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

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

Rear 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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OE52 DFC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DFC, 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 DFC registered?

OE52 DFC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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