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LV52 GWJ

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,853 mi
Last recorded53,853 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 GWJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 53,853 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 53,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 50,068 miles

Advise O/S/F door mirror damaged

Advise rear exhaust is starting to deteriorate

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2014 50,068 miles

Advise O/S/F door mirror damaged

Advise rear exhaust is starting to deteriorate

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 45,350 miles

Engine light is on

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside wing mirror glass is damaged does not restrict view to rear

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

Pass 22 May 2012 43,326 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 34,672 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 34,657 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 3 May 2010 31,953 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 28,082 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 25,042 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 21,964 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 18,586 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 18,586 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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LV52 GWJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LV52 GWJ, 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 LV52 GWJ registered?

LV52 GWJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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