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LW51 LYP

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,554 mi
Last recorded112,554 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 LYP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 112,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2015 99,799 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 99,710 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 93,156 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 87,830 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 87,830 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 83,054 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 77,299 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 68,796 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 68,796 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2009 60,156 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 53,432 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 43,618 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 35,137 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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LW51 LYP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LYP, 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 LYP registered?

LW51 LYP is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is LW51 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW51 LYP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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