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AY52 LZB

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,759 mi
Last recorded115,759 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 LZB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 115,759 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 102,594 miles

front tyres difrent size to the rears

tail gate not opening, inspected through the rear seats

Fail 18 Dec 2014 102,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres difrent size to the rears

tail gate not opening, inspected through the rear seats

Pass 20 Dec 2013 96,979 miles

auxilary belt is in a very poor condition

corrsion over suspension and steering components

oil contamination in coolant system

Pass 11 Dec 2012 92,379 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on.

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

oil leak gearbox area.

tyre size 185/55vr15 extraload hankook

Pass 29 Dec 2011 84,971 miles

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

airbag warning lamp on

Fail 28 Dec 2011 84,971 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 22 Dec 2010 76,062 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 76,049 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 67,203 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 67,203 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 66,576 miles

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

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

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

Washer jets half blocked

Pass 8 Oct 2007 66,576 miles

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

Washer jets half blocked

Pass 14 Sep 2006 54,058 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 39,794 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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AY52 LZB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AY52 LZB, 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 AY52 LZB registered?

AY52 LZB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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