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LR52 YFM

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,487 mi
Last recorded63,487 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 YFM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 63,487 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 63,478 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 58,194 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 57,092 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 57,092 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 54,721 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 52,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 51,206 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 49,486 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 48,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 46,234 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2011 41,756 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 41,733 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 38,264 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 34,249 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 29,655 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 23,750 miles

Gear Box Oil Leak

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Box Slight Blow

Pass 30 Sep 2006 18,013 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 13,179 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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LR52 YFM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR52 YFM, 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 LR52 YFM registered?

LR52 YFM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 3 October 2002.

Is LR52 YFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 YFM shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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