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LA51 MXF

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,272 mi
Last recorded44,272 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 MXF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 44,272 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 39,611 miles

Front discs worn

N/S/R tyre side wall deteriorating

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

O/S/R tyre side wall deteriorating

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

Passanger wiper slightly split

Pass 22 Jan 2010 36,972 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 34,815 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 34,815 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 32,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 39,607 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 30,236 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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 MXF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MXF, 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 MXF registered?

LA51 MXF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is LA51 MXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA51 MXF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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