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DE02 LGJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,203 mi
Last recorded107,203 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 LGJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 107,203 miles

All wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 107,199 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe / flex (6.1.2 (a))

All wheel arch corroded

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

coolant level low

Pass 28 Sep 2017 96,214 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

body corrosion (wheel arches)

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2017 96,214 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

body corrosion (wheel arches)

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 87,025 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 86,834 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 80,012 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn - tread depth 3mm

Pass 15 Sep 2014 72,235 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2013 69,884 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 64,015 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 59,259 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 53,939 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 48,345 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 48,331 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 43,253 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 38,666 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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DE02 LGJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DE02 LGJ, 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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DE02 LGJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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