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LW51 LYY

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,172 mi
Last recorded65,172 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 65,172 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 65,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 57,425 miles

washer bottle leaking

Fail 21 Jul 2016 57,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

washer bottle leaking

Pass 18 Jun 2015 47,819 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 47,819 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 37,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jun 2014 37,692 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside wiperblade split at end

Pass 21 May 2013 31,125 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 31,005 miles

handbrake travel is long

Fail 8 Feb 2010 28,699 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 28,699 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 24,292 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 24,292 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)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 20,803 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 17,904 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 15,458 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 LYY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc 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 LW51 LYY, 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 LYY registered?

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

Is LW51 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW51 LYY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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