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LX02 RCU

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

38,485 mi
Last recorded38,485 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 RCU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 38,485 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil filter leaking

Fail 20 Aug 2022 38,370 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

middle exhaust heavily corroded

oil filter leaking

Pass 28 Aug 2021 32,879 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 28,890 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 28,532 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 28,532 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37 / (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 22,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 19,119 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 19,113 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 18,813 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 18,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 17,947 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 17,243 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 17,243 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 16,417 miles

both rear tyres cracking

oil leak power steering pump and oil leak engine

Nail in n/s/r tyre in inside sidewall

Pass 9 Mar 2012 15,634 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 14,849 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 14,849 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 14,084 miles

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 2 Mar 2009 13,263 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 12,108 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 11,047 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 9,724 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 RCU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LX02 RCU, 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.

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What year was LX02 RCU registered?

LX02 RCU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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