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DF51 LGJ

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,719 mi
Last recorded77,719 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 LGJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 77,719 miles

Both CV boots torn

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on inside wall

Pass 4 Jan 2013 68,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 62,980 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 62,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 56,348 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 50,003 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 44,332 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 37,711 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 30,567 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 24,836 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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DF51 LGJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DF51 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF51 LGJ registered?

DF51 LGJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is DF51 LGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF51 LGJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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