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LA51 FYR

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

88,190 mi
Last recorded88,190 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 FYR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 88,190 miles

Coolant leak from O/S of engine

OSF tyre on legal limit and wheel nuts damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2016 88,190 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak from O/S of engine

OSF tyre on legal limit and wheel nuts damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2015 84,966 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 79,912 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 79,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 74,944 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 29 Nov 2013 74,944 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Nov 2012 70,237 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 64,974 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished and cracking

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 59,284 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 59,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2009 52,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside wiperblade split

Fail 20 Nov 2009 52,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside wiperblade split

Fail 22 Nov 2008 47,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 47,071 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 41,055 miles

both rear tyres cracking up

front pipe flexi poor condition

Fail 3 Dec 2007 41,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres cracking up

front pipe flexi poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2006 34,511 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 34,511 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

parking brake lever high but not at the end of its travel

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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LA51 FYR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FYR, 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 LA51 FYR registered?

LA51 FYR is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 January 2002.

Is LA51 FYR safe to buy?

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