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LJ52 VTF

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,260 mi
Last recorded78,260 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 VTF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 78,260 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 78,222 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 75,168 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 72,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 70,026 miles

rear exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 66,881 miles

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

both front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 21 Sep 2009 62,071 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 57,195 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 53,452 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 51,772 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 VTF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ52 VTF registered?

LJ52 VTF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is LJ52 VTF safe to buy?

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