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LC52 TWW

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

52,551 mi
Last recorded52,551 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 52,551 miles

E.M.L. light on.

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill heavily corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack & pipes. (2.1.5 (a))

o/s reverse lamp not working.

Fail 2 Dec 2021 52,530 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

E.M.L. light on.

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill heavily corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack & pipes. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

o/s reverse lamp not working.

Coolant leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 51,833 miles

E.M.L. light on.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

o/s reverse light not working.

Pass 23 Nov 2019 50,932 miles

E.M.L. light on.

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 50,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

E.M.L. light on.

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 49,702 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 49,702 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 48,314 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split in it (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front door sill rusty

Oil leak gear box ()

Oil leak power steering ()

rear washer not working

tape over battery light and mill light but not eloominnated

Fail 16 Nov 2017 48,314 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split in it (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front door sill rusty

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

Oil leak gear box ()

Oil leak power steering ()

rear washer not working

tape over battery light and mill light but not eloominnated

Pass 9 Nov 2016 46,623 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 44,919 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 43,052 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine management warning light indicating a fault in the system

Fail 24 Nov 2014 43,052 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine management warning light indicating a fault in the system

Pass 19 Nov 2013 41,001 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 38,554 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 36,922 miles

Offside rear reversing light not working

Offsside & Nearside front wipers slightly split at the ends but still clear the windscreen enough to provide an adequate view of the road ahead (replacement advised).

Prolonged use of defective wipers often damages the windscreen

Pass 10 Nov 2010 35,064 miles

advise Offside rear service & parking brakes noisy on application

Pass 9 Nov 2009 33,379 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 33,379 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

join between center & rear sections of the exhaust coroded & may not seperate in wich case center & rear section will have to be replaced

Pass 11 Nov 2008 31,170 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 28,490 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 25,831 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 25,831 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 22,504 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 22,504 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 TWW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 TWW, 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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LC52 TWW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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