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LM02 GKF

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

120,625 mi
Last recorded120,625 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 GKF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 120,625 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 120,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 118,659 miles

n/s/r tyre small cracks in side wall

Fail 24 Apr 2015 118,659 miles

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

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)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre small cracks in side wall

Pass 25 Apr 2014 116,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 116,565 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 114,135 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 114,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 111,165 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 111,165 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 94,428 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 94,428 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 78,879 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 78,865 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 64,681 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 51,144 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 38,084 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 38,082 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 11 Feb 2006 32,577 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 32,577 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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LM02 GKF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LM02 GKF, 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 LM02 GKF registered?

LM02 GKF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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