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FV51 LCT

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,961 mi
Last recorded47,961 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 LCT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 47,961 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall scuffed

Nearside Front wheel slight binding

both wipers starting to smear screen

e.m light on

Fail 28 Mar 2017 47,961 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall scuffed

Nearside Front wheel slight binding

both wipers starting to smear screen

e.m light on

Pass 29 Mar 2016 42,349 miles

E.M.L ON

both front wipers starting to split

Pass 8 Apr 2015 37,039 miles

front nearside tyre 2.5 mm tread on edge and sidewall scuffed

Pass 9 Apr 2014 32,466 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 32,466 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,548 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,816 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 27,044 miles

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

brake pipes are covered in plastic

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2010 23,920 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 20,607 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 18,177 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 14,911 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 12,690 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 13 Dec 2005 9,693 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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FV51 LCT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FV51 LCT, 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 FV51 LCT registered?

FV51 LCT is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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