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LJ02 TVC

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,393 mi
Last recorded83,393 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 TVC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 83,393 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 77,341 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 71,263 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper blades split

Fail 7 Dec 2012 71,263 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper blades split

Fail 9 Dec 2011 65,135 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 65,135 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 57,189 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 49,090 miles

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

spare wheel missing

Fail 1 Dec 2009 49,090 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 19 Jun 2009 48,341 miles

long travel on handbrake

both rear tyre walls perishing

cooling fan noisey

Pass 8 Jan 2008 44,919 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jan 2008 44,919 miles

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

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2007 39,660 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 TVC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc 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 LJ02 TVC, 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 TVC registered?

LJ02 TVC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is LJ02 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ02 TVC 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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