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LA51 UME

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,195 mi
Last recorded76,195 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 76,195 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 76,094 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 72,480 miles

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 23 Feb 2015 72,477 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coolant leak from engine

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2014 70,387 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 70,387 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 68,180 miles

nearside front outer cv boot slightly perished

Pass 21 Feb 2012 65,172 miles

both front tyres perishing

Fail 21 Feb 2012 65,172 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 28 Feb 2011 61,138 miles

offside wiper blade splitting

Pass 15 Feb 2010 57,515 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 52,432 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 52,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 38,516 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 30,567 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 23,782 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 UME 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 68.8%.

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 UME, 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 UME registered?

LA51 UME is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is LA51 UME safe to buy?

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