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LJ52 VTO

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

45,203 mi
Last recorded45,203 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 VTO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 45,203 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 45,162 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 42,471 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 41,173 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 39,303 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 39,303 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 35,632 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 35,632 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 32,043 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 28,396 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 25,052 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 25,052 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 21,665 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 21,665 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 18,147 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 16,800 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 13,865 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 VTO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VTO, 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 VTO registered?

LJ52 VTO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is LJ52 VTO safe to buy?

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