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LA51 FYU

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,559 mi
Last recorded59,559 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 59,559 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front tyre 3mm 185/55/15

Fail 15 Sep 2017 59,540 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

o/s front tyre 3mm 185/55/15

Pass 26 Sep 2016 58,154 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Fail 22 Sep 2016 58,134 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

n/s front tyre sidewall seperation ( poor condition ) 185/55/15

Pass 22 Sep 2015 56,895 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 22 Sep 2015 56,893 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine light on

Pass 24 Sep 2014 54,905 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 54,835 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 53,062 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 53,062 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,901 miles

n/s cv boot starting to perish

Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,354 miles

nsr tyre on the legal limit

osr tyre walls perished and cracking

slight engine oil leak poss rocker cover gasket

slightly high travel on handbrake

Fail 21 Sep 2010 45,900 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake travel getting long

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2010 45,900 miles

handbrake travel getting long

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,927 miles

exhaust flexi pipe starting to wear

handbrake travel getting long

Fail 22 Sep 2009 42,927 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust flexi pipe starting to wear

handbrake travel getting long

Pass 26 Sep 2008 39,840 miles

exhaust front flexi pipe starting to wear

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Sep 2008 39,837 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust front flexi pipe starting to wear

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2007 37,070 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 33,418 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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LA51 FYU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FYU, 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 FYU registered?

LA51 FYU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is LA51 FYU safe to buy?

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