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LJ02 KGP

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,828 mi
Last recorded52,828 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 KGP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 52,828 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre perished & cracking

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 14 Sep 2012 44,569 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 44,563 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 37,238 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre is in poor condition

Fail 14 Oct 2011 37,234 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre is in poor condition

Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,230 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,944 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,140 miles

rear tyres aged and cracking

travel at handbrake

Pass 1 Sep 2007 21,417 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 21,398 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Sep 2006 16,835 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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LJ02 KGP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LJ02 KGP, 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 LJ02 KGP registered?

LJ02 KGP is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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