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LW51 AAU

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,525 mi
Last recorded87,525 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 AAU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 87,525 miles

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

Offside front outer sill excessively corroded but not in any pescribed area

Pass 11 May 2015 84,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 82,498 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 78,269 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 73,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

service brake pedal anti slip provision worn

Pass 14 May 2011 69,491 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 69,469 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 63,761 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 60,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 57,705 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 May 2007 51,128 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 46,226 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 46,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LW51 AAU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LW51 AAU, 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 LW51 AAU registered?

LW51 AAU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is LW51 AAU safe to buy?

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