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OE52 DFF

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,417 mi
Last recorded70,417 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 70,417 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 69,934 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect x2 (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 60,832 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 60,832 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 59,390 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 59,390 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 May 2015 58,415 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 57,441 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 56,501 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 56,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2012 52,511 miles

Handbrake long travel

Fail 3 May 2012 52,511 miles

Handbrake long travel

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,400 miles

all four tyres perished.

Pass 4 May 2010 45,209 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 43,100 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 43,100 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 32,106 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 28,760 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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OE52 DFF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DFF, 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 OE52 DFF registered?

OE52 DFF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 16 December 2002.

Is OE52 DFF safe to buy?

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