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LY51 VXA

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,418 mi
Last recorded45,418 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 VXA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 45,418 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 44,501 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 44,317 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake drums corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 43,896 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 42,919 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 42,919 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 41,315 miles

slight exhaust blow centre section

Pass 30 Jul 2015 40,077 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 38,499 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 38,499 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 36,832 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 34,907 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,921 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 30,407 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 27,562 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 24,850 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 21,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,128 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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LY51 VXA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LY51 VXA, 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 LY51 VXA registered?

LY51 VXA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 24 January 2002.

Is LY51 VXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 VXA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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