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OU02 LRZ

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

65,578 mi
Last recorded65,578 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 LRZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 65,578 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front NSF Tyre worn excessively outer edge.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 65,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front NSF Tyre worn excessively outer edge.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 64,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 62,593 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 62,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 58,899 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 58,899 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 56,355 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 56,355 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 55,618 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 55,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 52,910 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 50,040 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Feb 2009 42,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

front wipers do not return to their parked position automatically without nudging the switch.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 42,400 miles

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

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

front wipers do not return to their parked position automatically without nudging the switch.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 35,919 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 26,216 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 26,204 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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OU02 LRZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 OU02 LRZ, 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 OU02 LRZ registered?

OU02 LRZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is OU02 LRZ safe to buy?

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