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LL02 VBG

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,142 mi
Last recorded51,142 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL02 VBG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 51,142 miles

ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY RAN ROUGH DURING TEST - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

EXHAUST: FRONT PIPE FLEXIBLE JOINT DETERIORATED

EXHAUST: FRONT PIPE HAS A ROTTEN HANGER

MILD RUN OUT IN NSR TYRE

NSR TYRE PRESSURE LOW

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 51,141 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY RAN ROUGH DURING TEST - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

EXHAUST: FRONT PIPE FLEXIBLE JOINT DETERIORATED

EXHAUST: FRONT PIPE HAS A ROTTEN HANGER

MILD RUN OUT IN NSR TYRE

NSR TYRE PRESSURE LOW

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 38,428 miles

ENGINE LOSING COOLANT - POSSIBLE WATER PUMP

ENGINE NOT CHARGING

Fail 25 Jul 2016 38,428 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ENGINE NOT CHARGING

Pass 29 Jul 2015 33,382 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 33,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rear box corroded poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2014 30,593 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 29,019 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Aug 2012 26,844 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 26,844 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 24,356 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 24,356 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 21,841 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2009 20,274 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 18,306 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 16,246 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 15,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 15,102 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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LL02 VBG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LL02 VBG, 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 LL02 VBG registered?

LL02 VBG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is LL02 VBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL02 VBG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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