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LA51 EVT

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,502 mi
Last recorded131,502 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 EVT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2011 131,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 131,502 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 121,733 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 121,733 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2009 105,378 miles

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

chip windscreen

os rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 18 Feb 2008 83,092 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 83,092 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2007 53,171 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 53,171 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 28,519 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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LA51 EVT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LA51 EVT, 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 LA51 EVT registered?

LA51 EVT is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is LA51 EVT safe to buy?

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