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LJ52 YXT

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

54,409 mi
Last recorded54,409 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 54,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Aug 2017 54,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Aug 2016 50,739 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 18 Aug 2016 50,739 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Aug 2015 47,049 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

condition of front exhaust flexi joint

coolant low

front exhaust support broken but exhaust adequately supported

Fail 11 Aug 2015 47,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

condition of front exhaust flexi joint

coolant low

front exhaust support broken but exhaust adequately supported

Pass 14 Aug 2014 42,525 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 42,524 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 37,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 37,910 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 36,669 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 35,529 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SRS warning lamp staying on.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 35,529 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

SRS warning lamp staying on.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 33,585 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 31,332 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 31,332 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2008 28,600 miles

N/S wiper split.

N/S/F tyre getting low warn on outside edge.

Nail in O/S/F tyre.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

SRS warning light staying on.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 28,600 miles

N/S wiper split.

N/S/F tyre getting low warn on outside edge.

Nail in O/S/F tyre.

SRS warning light staying on.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 25,857 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 22,492 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 22,492 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 19,397 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 19,397 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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 YXT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YXT, 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 YXT registered?

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

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