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LY52 GXR

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,413 mi
Last recorded49,413 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 GXR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 49,413 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,440 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 38,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Mar 2012 29,720 miles

coolant loss

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Apr 2011 21,837 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 17,665 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 11,210 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 11,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 7,020 miles

o/s/r tyre wall dammage

Pass 9 Mar 2006 3,904 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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LY52 GXR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY52 GXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY52 GXR registered?

LY52 GXR is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is LY52 GXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY52 GXR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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