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LY52 GYK

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,014 mi
Last recorded74,014 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 GYK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 74,014 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 74,014 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 65,602 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 63,714 miles

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

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

Oil leak

srs light on

Pass 22 Nov 2011 56,104 miles

servere oil leak needs attention

Fail 21 Nov 2011 56,104 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

servere oil leak needs attention

Pass 23 Nov 2010 49,220 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 49,215 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 42,012 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 42,012 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 35,496 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 35,496 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 28,465 miles

offside wiper blade

Fail 3 Dec 2007 28,459 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside wiper blade

Pass 28 Nov 2006 20,568 miles

PROMPT ATTENTION both front tyres inner edges.

Pass 2 Dec 2005 13,097 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 GYK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GYK, 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 GYK registered?

LY52 GYK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is LY52 GYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY52 GYK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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