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EY02 LYJ

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,413 mi
Last recorded117,413 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 LYJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 117,413 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 91,585 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 79,847 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 79,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front valance is scuffed

wheel rims are scored

Fail 14 Feb 2007 65,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 14 Feb 2007 65,402 miles

Oil leak

front tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 2 Mar 2006 52,060 miles

exhaust system corroded in places

front anti roll bar link bushes perished

n/s of steering rack damp

wheel rims damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2006 52,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front anti-roll bar links mounting bushes are perished

front tyre wear is uneven . is the tracking ok ?

is the anti-freeze ok

is the brake fluid boiling point ok

n/s of the steering rack is damp

wheel rims are scored

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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EY02 LYJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EY02 LYJ, 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 EY02 LYJ registered?

EY02 LYJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is EY02 LYJ safe to buy?

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