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LY02 MEU

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,927 mi
Last recorded80,927 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 MEU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 80,927 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 73,776 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 67,829 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2013 67,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2012 61,588 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Fail 23 Jun 2012 61,588 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Pass 23 Jun 2011 50,735 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear child-seat fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2011 50,735 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear child-seat fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2010 41,805 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,990 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,407 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 26,695 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 21,869 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 18,408 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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LY02 MEU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LY02 MEU, 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 MEU registered?

LY02 MEU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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