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LN52 RFF

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,788 mi
Last recorded91,788 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 RFF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 91,788 miles

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust system

n/s/f anti roll bar linkage bushes worn

n/s/f cv boot perished

o/s/f anti roll bar linkage bushes worn

o/s/f cv boot perished

oil leak

Fail 7 May 2016 91,788 miles

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

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust system

n/s/f anti roll bar linkage bushes worn

n/s/f cv boot perished

o/s/f anti roll bar linkage bushes worn

o/s/f cv boot perished

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 87,630 miles

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight crack ./

Fail 6 May 2015 87,607 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight crack ./

Pass 12 May 2014 74,079 miles

offfside and nearside front anti roll link arm bushes deteriorating

slight miss/fire on engine idle

Pass 19 Mar 2013 72,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 65,752 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 65,752 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2011 58,384 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,979 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 50,979 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Coolant leak

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2009 46,320 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 46,320 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,105 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,356 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 40,074 miles

more travel than normal in service and parking brakes

Pass 8 Sep 2006 37,229 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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LN52 RFF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 LN52 RFF, 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 LN52 RFF registered?

LN52 RFF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is LN52 RFF safe to buy?

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