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LA51 MXL

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,460 mi
Last recorded44,460 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 44,460 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,760 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 37,079 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 33,970 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 31,295 miles

air bag on

offside rear tyre outer wall has cuts

Fail 6 Mar 2008 31,295 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

air bag on

emission retest after repairs

offside front tyre outer edge has cracks

offside rear tyre outer wall has cuts

Pass 26 Feb 2007 26,485 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 22,385 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 MXL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MXL, 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 MXL registered?

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

Is LA51 MXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA51 MXL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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