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LO02 EYM

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,798 mi
Last recorded37,798 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO02 EYM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 37,798 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 37,798 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 34,694 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 34,694 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 32,322 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 29,963 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre side wall damaged.

o/s front and n/s front tyres perished.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 29,963 miles

n/s front tyre side wall damaged.

o/s front and n/s front tyres perished.

Fail 15 Aug 2007 25,553 miles

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

lower engine mount defective

offside screen washer jet hose loose/ leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2007 25,553 miles

lower engine mount defective

offside screen washer jet hose loose/ leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2006 21,958 miles

slight seapage from p.a.s rack

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

all tyres perishing

both front wipers splitting

hanging objects not permitted in drivers view

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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LO02 EYM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LO02 EYM, 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 LO02 EYM registered?

LO02 EYM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 23 August 2002.

Is LO02 EYM safe to buy?

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