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LJ52 VSV

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,601 mi
Last recorded68,601 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 VSV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 68,601 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 62,524 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 58,974 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 55,444 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 53,123 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 53,123 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 51,793 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 51,782 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,347 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 50,347 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 48,127 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 45,116 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,206 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,672 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,856 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 17,282 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 15,810 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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LJ52 VSV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LJ52 VSV, 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 VSV registered?

LJ52 VSV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is LJ52 VSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ52 VSV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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