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LY02 MHZ

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,192 mi
Last recorded79,192 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 MHZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 79,192 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 76,978 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear door damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 72,342 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 May 2019 72,340 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 68,168 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2018 68,140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps & offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2017 64,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 60,653 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 57,518 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 49,634 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 42,532 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 42,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 39,394 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 38,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2011 38,274 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 33,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 33,535 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 28,348 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,968 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 18,822 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 14,829 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 11,336 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 MHZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MHZ, 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 MHZ registered?

LY02 MHZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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