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LJ52 HGE

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,340 mi
Last recorded63,340 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 HGE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 63,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 21 Aug 2018 63,202 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 12 Sep 2017 59,648 miles

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

N/s and o/s outer cv boots deteriorated

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

O/s rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2017 58,488 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1756514 (4.1.E.1)

Battery negative terminal insecure

Battery secured by block of wood

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Wiper blade split

Offside Front Slight play in seat base

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2016 49,801 miles

all four tyres outer wall cracking/cuts etc

Fail 20 Aug 2016 49,794 miles

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

all four tyres outer wall cracking/cuts etc

Pass 10 Aug 2015 49,482 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre low 3mm

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

offside front tyre low 3mm

offside front tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2014 47,945 miles

EXHAUST RUSTING, FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES, REAR TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING TO SIDE WALLS, FLEXI BRAKE HOSES SLIGHT RUSTING TO FERRULES

Pass 14 Aug 2013 45,227 miles

EXHAUST STARTING TO RUST,

Pass 13 Aug 2012 40,707 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,324 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 29,852 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox damp with oil

Fail 18 Aug 2010 29,852 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox damp with oil

Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,886 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 22,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 18,948 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 16,168 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 12,375 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 12,374 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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LJ52 HGE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LJ52 HGE, 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 LJ52 HGE registered?

LJ52 HGE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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