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HV02 LCU

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,438 mi
Last recorded89,438 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 LCU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 89,438 miles

Front both wiper blades smear slightly

Fail 27 May 2017 89,438 miles

Front both wiper blades smear slightly

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2016 81,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 68,294 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 68,289 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 55,587 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 45,970 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 May 2012 38,356 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 35,924 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 32,547 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 29,307 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 26,024 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 22,431 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 18,892 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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HV02 LCU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HV02 LCU, 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 HV02 LCU registered?

HV02 LCU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 May 2002.

Is HV02 LCU safe to buy?

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