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AP02 BLV

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,450 mi
Last recorded38,450 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 BLV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 38,450 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight oil seepage around Gearbox.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 34,464 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Centre Exhaust Section heavily corroded.

Oil seepage around Gearbox.

Rear Wiper Blade deteriorated.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,741 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 20,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

leak from gearbox shaft seal

Pass 14 Jul 2010 16,087 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 16,087 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 14,082 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 12,521 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 11,188 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 9,309 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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AP02 BLV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AP02 BLV, 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 AP02 BLV registered?

AP02 BLV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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