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LJ02 TSO

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,890 mi
Last recorded73,890 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 TSO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 73,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 73,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 68,475 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 65,368 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 61,590 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 57,241 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated and slightly blowing

Pass 28 Jan 2012 52,702 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 46,988 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 41,510 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 39,127 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 36,254 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2008 36,254 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 33,179 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 30,618 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 TSO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TSO, 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 TSO registered?

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

Is LJ02 TSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ02 TSO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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