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AX02 LTY

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,592 mi
Last recorded108,592 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 LTY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 108,592 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Signs of a power steering fluid leak

Pass 27 Feb 2019 108,534 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside outer sill structure weakened

Fail 20 Feb 2019 108,533 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside outer sill structure weakened

Pass 2 Feb 2018 108,230 miles

Front tyres perished

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Several cuts to rear tyres

Pass 30 Jan 2017 107,645 miles

Both front outer CV boots heavily perished

Exhaust corroded

Signs of a power steering fluid leak

Pass 22 Feb 2016 106,679 miles

Both front outer CV boots heavily perished

Front headlight aims only just met requirements

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished, deep cuts & nail in tread

Offside rear tyre perished & has deep cuts in tread

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2016 106,677 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front outer CV boots heavily perished

Engine management light on

Front headlight aims only just met requirements

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished, deep cuts & nail in tread

Offside rear tyre perished & has deep cuts in tread

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 105,796 miles

Both front outer CV boots perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear tyres have several cuts to tread

Fail 24 Feb 2014 104,546 miles

Both front outer CV boots perished

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 104,546 miles

Both front outer CV boots perished

Pass 7 Jun 2013 102,380 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)

Offside front headlamp fixings damaged.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 102,380 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front headlamp fixings damaged.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 94,723 miles

Power steering drive belt deteriorating.

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 86,050 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 86,046 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 77,680 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 77,680 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 66,490 miles

Deep cut in nearside rear tyre but is not revealing any cords.

Deep cut in offside front tyre but is not revealing any cords.

Fail 17 Jun 2009 66,490 miles

Deep cut in nearside rear tyre but is not revealing any cords.

Deep cut in offside front tyre but is not revealing any cords.

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 54,931 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 54,931 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 44,615 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 44,615 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 32,507 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 32,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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AX02 LTY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AX02 LTY, 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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AX02 LTY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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