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LX02 RFE

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,239 mi
Last recorded56,239 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 56,239 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 56,232 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 45,330 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,510 miles

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

eml on

Pass 9 May 2011 14,586 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 11,387 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 10,221 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 29 Apr 2009 10,219 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 18 Feb 2008 9,259 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 7,233 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 5,704 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 5,704 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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 RFE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RFE, 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 RFE registered?

LX02 RFE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is LX02 RFE safe to buy?

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