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LC52 VCP

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,684 mi
Last recorded61,684 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 VCP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 61,684 miles

both outer track rod end rubber boots signs of grease leaks , but no split visual

ns mirror slightly insercure / front brakes not increasing at same rate / nsf tyre side wall damaged & cracking

Fail 11 Jan 2012 61,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both outer track rod end rubber boots signs of grease leaks , but no split visual

ns mirror slightly insercure / front brakes not increasing at same rate / nsf tyre side wall damaged & cracking

Pass 11 Jan 2011 57,555 miles

both rear axle bushes cracking and as slight movement in them / movement in both front wheels / both front droplink bushes cracking and debounding / os steering rack boot damp /

small chips in front screen / drivers seatbelt starting to fray / fanbelt nosiy / both headlamp aim pattens weak / ns headlamp lose but not insurcure / coolant level low / exhaust corrosion / brake pipe corrosion / oil leaks /

Fail 7 Jan 2011 57,548 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear axle bushes cracking and as slight movement in them / movement in both front wheels / both front droplink bushes cracking and debounding / os steering rack boot damp /

small chips in front screen / drivers seatbelt starting to fray / fanbelt nosiy / both headlamp aim pattens weak / ns headlamp lose but not insurcure / coolant level low / exhaust corrosion / brake pipe corrosion / oil leaks /

Pass 12 Jan 2010 54,654 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 54,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 51,948 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 51,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 50,282 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 50,282 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 42,658 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 32,108 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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LC52 VCP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VCP, 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 LC52 VCP registered?

LC52 VCP is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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