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LO51 MKE

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,964 mi
Last recorded90,964 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 MKE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 90,964 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 90,948 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 89,985 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 88,740 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 87,219 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 87,214 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 85,926 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 84,650 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 82,134 miles

srs warning light staying on

Fail 20 Oct 2012 82,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 73,593 miles

front tyres starting to wear

long travel on handbrake

Pass 14 Sep 2010 66,642 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 58,429 miles

corrosion to bulkhead under bonnet near brake servo unit

cv gaitors perishing

Fail 10 Sep 2009 58,365 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

corrosion to bulkhead under bonnet near brake servo unit

cv gaitors perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2008 52,623 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 52,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 37,809 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 37,809 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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LO51 MKE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue 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 LO51 MKE, 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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LO51 MKE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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