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LA51 MXW

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,767 mi
Last recorded79,767 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 79,767 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 79,646 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 79,172 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 79,172 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 78,375 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 78,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 76,605 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2012 75,188 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 75,188 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 71,871 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 68,831 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 58,842 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 46,372 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 36,933 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 27,676 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 27,676 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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 MXW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MXW, 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 MXW registered?

LA51 MXW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is LA51 MXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA51 MXW shows 16 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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