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CA02 LWV

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,242 mi
Last recorded81,242 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 LWV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 81,242 miles

N/s front speed sensor ring is broken.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower mounting points of both rear springs (part of shock absorber) are corroding. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 78,955 miles

N/s front speed sensor ring is broken.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear spring lower mountings on rear shock absorbers are corroding.

Fail 6 Dec 2021 78,955 miles

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

N/s front speed sensor ring is broken.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear spring lower mountings on rear shock absorbers are corroding.

Pass 7 Dec 2020 76,434 miles

N/s front speed sensor ring is broken.

O/s rear tyre is perishing.

Oil on engine.

Rear spring lower mountings on rear shock absorbers are corroding.

Pass 14 Jun 2019 71,574 miles

Lower spring seats on rear shock absorbers are corroding.

Speed sensor on n/s front driveshaft is broken.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 66,915 miles

N/s front speed sensor ring is broken.

Suspect coolant leak on engine.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 62,130 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 62,101 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven N/s works slower than o/s. (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 58,248 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 58,247 miles

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

corrosion on front sub-frame

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Jun 2015 54,639 miles

Oil on engine.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 54,639 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil on engine.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 50,391 miles

Both front drive shaft outer gaiters are perishing.

Nearside rear tyre is worn on the edges.

Offside front brake is binding slightly.

Oil leak on engine.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 44,167 miles

O/s rear indicator & o/s side repeater are losing amber colouration.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,905 miles

There is a nail in the tread of the o/s rear tyre.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 33,334 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

near side front tyre geting low

Pass 1 Jun 2010 30,358 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 27,880 miles

front brake pads look low

Pass 19 Jun 2008 25,418 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 20,404 miles

off side front tyre geting low

Pass 9 Jun 2006 16,312 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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CA02 LWV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA02 LWV, 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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CA02 LWV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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