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LE51 FEP

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,484 mi
Last recorded47,484 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 FEP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 47,484 miles

front pads getting very close

rear brake pads getting very close

Pass 10 Jun 2013 42,217 miles

both rear brakes binding

front discs rusty and worn

n/s/r tyre slightly mishaped and has cuts in tread

rear brake discs rusty and worn

rear brake pads worn

slight weep at n/s power steering rack

Fail 10 Jun 2013 42,217 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

both rear brakes binding

front discs rusty and worn

n/s/r tyre slightly mishaped and has cuts in tread

rear brake discs rusty and worn

rear brake pads worn

slight weep at n/s power steering rack

vehicle needs tracking

Fail 3 Jun 2013 42,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 32,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 27,205 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 27,205 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 19,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 18,415 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 16,240 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 13,881 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 13,881 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 12,046 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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LE51 FEP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LE51 FEP, 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

How do I check the history of LE51 FEP?

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What year was LE51 FEP registered?

LE51 FEP is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 14 February 2002.

Is LE51 FEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE51 FEP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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