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LV02 AYM

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,061 mi
Last recorded83,061 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 AYM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 83,061 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 83,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/S parking brake low

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discolored and warped due to over heating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to crumble due to overheating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 76,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 76,147 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 69,328 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 63,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 63,794 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 61,589 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 59,602 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 56,744 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 54,250 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,048 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 47,909 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 39,107 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,612 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,054 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 31,054 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,203 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,909 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 16,221 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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LV02 AYM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LV02 AYM, 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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LV02 AYM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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