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LY02 MDV

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,199 mi
Last recorded88,199 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 MDV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 88,199 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Oil leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside mirror casing loose but not likely to fall off

engine management light on dash

Fail 21 Aug 2017 88,199 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Oil leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside mirror casing loose but not likely to fall off

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine management light on dash

Pass 8 Sep 2016 81,404 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 81,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 74,308 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 74,298 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 69,627 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 69,617 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 62,571 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 56,602 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 56,602 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,530 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 47,441 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 42,495 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,495 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 36,888 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2007 26,813 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 26,813 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 16,151 miles

nails in both front tyers

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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LY02 MDV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LY02 MDV, 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 LY02 MDV registered?

LY02 MDV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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