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LC52 AVT

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,999 mi
Last recorded63,999 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 AVT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 63,999 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 62,521 miles

Exhaust front heat shield loose.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 52,021 miles

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

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

both front cv boots perishing

rear coil springs rusty

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 22 Aug 2014 52,016 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cv boot on nearside perished

engine runs rough

rear springs rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2013 46,769 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 46,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 40,670 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 34,225 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,064 miles

n/s steering rack gaiter covered in oil. Difficult to pinpoint source.

rear wiper rubber blade missing

slight side to side play in hand brake lever

Fail 27 Feb 2010 30,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s steering rack gaiter covered in oil. Difficult to pinpoint source.

rear wiper rubber blade missing

slight side to side play in hand brake lever

Pass 11 Nov 2008 27,441 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2007 25,355 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2007 25,355 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2006 22,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 22,132 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 16,784 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 16,784 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LC52 AVT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LC52 AVT, 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 LC52 AVT registered?

LC52 AVT is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is LC52 AVT safe to buy?

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