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LW51 NWU

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,590 mi
Last recorded61,590 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 NWU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 61,590 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 24 Aug 2015 61,588 miles

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

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)

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2014 59,489 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre has had a puncture repair

Fail 31 Jul 2014 59,487 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre has had a puncture repair

Pass 16 Aug 2013 56,338 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 56,334 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 52,136 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2011 47,702 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has cuts in inner side wall but no cords showing

Pass 9 Apr 2010 44,378 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 39,894 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2008 35,087 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 28,756 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 28,756 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,495 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 NWU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NWU, 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 NWU registered?

LW51 NWU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is LW51 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW51 NWU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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