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LK02 MWZ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,893 mi
Last recorded49,893 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 MWZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 49,893 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 47,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre; outer shoulder cracking

Pass 11 May 2015 44,995 miles

front brake disc's corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,949 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Apr 2014 44,949 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Apr 2013 44,672 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 44,235 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 44,227 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 43,847 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 43,510 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 42,783 miles

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 9 Apr 2008 41,505 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 39,963 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,562 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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LK02 MWZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LK02 MWZ, 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 LK02 MWZ registered?

LK02 MWZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is LK02 MWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK02 MWZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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