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LW02 HZT

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,179 mi
Last recorded90,179 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 HZT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 90,179 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 84,472 miles

Nail in front tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 84,472 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2014 77,147 miles

Gear box oil leak from both driveshaft seals

Fail 3 Jun 2014 77,147 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Auxiliary drive belts cracking

Gear box oil leak from both driveshaft seals

Rear screen washer not working

Pass 4 Jun 2013 69,832 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 64,529 miles

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

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

engine speed slow to drop after releasing accelerator

Fail 13 Jun 2012 64,529 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine speed slow to drop after releasing accelerator

Pass 13 Jun 2011 59,332 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 59,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 51,754 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 44,101 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 38,027 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,180 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 32,180 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 25,336 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 25,336 miles

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

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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LW02 HZT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LW02 HZT, 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 LW02 HZT registered?

LW02 HZT is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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