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LA51 MXB

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,799 mi
Last recorded41,799 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 MXB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 41,799 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 37,303 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 37,278 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 36,331 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 36,329 miles

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

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

front wiper rubbers split

Pass 17 Jan 2014 35,310 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2013 33,877 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 32,623 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 31,492 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 27,696 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 24,700 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 21,672 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jan 2007 17,843 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 14,441 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 MXB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold 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 LA51 MXB, 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

How do I check the history of LA51 MXB?

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What year was LA51 MXB registered?

LA51 MXB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is LA51 MXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA51 MXB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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