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LV52 GWU

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,578 mi
Last recorded72,578 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 GWU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 72,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc is corroded

Nearside Front wiper blade is smearing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 72,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc is corroded

Nearside Front wiper blade is smearing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,297 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 66,297 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,666 miles

n/s/f brake disc/pads signs of getting hot

Pass 24 Sep 2013 67,045 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 67,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 53,327 miles

advise all tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 16 Sep 2011 49,483 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 44,543 miles

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

both front tyres becoming worn - stepped tread

Pass 21 Oct 2009 41,067 miles

nearside front headlamp lense slight deteriorated

nearside rear strut base fouling on inner plastic arch

Fail 20 Oct 2009 41,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front headlamp lense slight deteriorated

nearside rear strut base fouling on inner plastic arch

slight bind of offside front brake

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 24 Oct 2008 36,729 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight binding of n/s/f brake

Pass 24 Oct 2008 36,729 miles

slight binding of n/s/f brake

Pass 1 Nov 2007 29,533 miles

Both rear tyres perrished

Nearside front tyre on 1.6mm and perrished

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

Rack damp

Pass 16 Oct 2006 21,236 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 21,236 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 15,471 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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LV52 GWU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green 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 LV52 GWU, 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 GWU registered?

LV52 GWU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 6 November 2002.

Is LV52 GWU safe to buy?

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