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LY52 GXU

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,265 mi
Last recorded87,265 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 GXU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 87,265 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 82,820 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 78,231 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 74,468 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot started to crack

Pass 13 Dec 2013 69,142 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

Fail 11 Dec 2013 69,142 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

front exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2012 63,819 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 63,819 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 59,790 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 59,790 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 54,187 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 47,579 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 40,668 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 34,463 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 29,507 miles

all four tyres in poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2005 22,488 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 GXU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LY52 GXU, 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 LY52 GXU registered?

LY52 GXU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 2 December 2002.

Is LY52 GXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY52 GXU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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