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LW02 OWK

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,508 mi
Last recorded60,508 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 OWK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 60,508 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 56,825 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 52,383 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 52,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 41,947 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 41,947 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 39,586 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 39,586 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2008 36,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 36,988 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 33,015 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2006 22,362 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 22,362 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2005 15,814 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 15,814 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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LW02 OWK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OWK, 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 LW02 OWK registered?

LW02 OWK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 24 July 2002.

Is LW02 OWK safe to buy?

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