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DE02 LVY

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,465 mi
Last recorded89,465 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 LVY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 89,465 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

repair to exhaust system

Fail 17 Jul 2012 89,465 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

repair to exhaust system

Pass 21 Jul 2011 77,744 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 66,722 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 61,546 miles

imbalance on front brakes at 20%

o/s/f subframe has at some time had repair work carried out

some imbalance on rear service brake

Pass 27 Nov 2008 59,618 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 55,972 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)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 55,972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 46,234 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 44,377 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 37,890 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 LVY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LVY, 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 DE02 LVY registered?

DE02 LVY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 23 May 2002.

Is DE02 LVY safe to buy?

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