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LX02 RBU

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,877 mi
Last recorded49,877 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 RBU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 49,877 miles

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

park brake 17%

Pass 3 Aug 2015 34,427 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 28,311 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 28,311 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 26,749 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 26,740 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 24,787 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 24,758 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,095 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 23,095 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 20,716 miles

Driver's seat rocks gently in runners - not considered to be insecure

Small chunk missing from outer wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 9 May 2009 19,714 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 19,066 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 18,053 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 13,546 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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LX02 RBU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LX02 RBU, 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 LX02 RBU registered?

LX02 RBU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is LX02 RBU safe to buy?

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