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AV52 BLJ

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,706 mi
Last recorded61,706 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 BLJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 61,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and rusty (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel hand brake needs ajustment (3.1.6b)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Jun 2016 58,040 miles

28% imbalance front axle

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on outer sidewalls

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill corrosion (6.1.B.2)

center pipe hanger missing but adequately supported

Pass 1 Jun 2015 56,688 miles

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

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

slight oil leak on gearbox

Fail 14 Jun 2014 54,428 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Coolant level below minimum

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust not fully supported centre rear rubber

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 54,428 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust not fully supported centre rear rubber

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 45,793 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 5 Jan 2013 45,793 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 25 Jul 2011 32,033 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 28,313 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 24,847 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 21,278 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 18,355 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 14,235 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 13,158 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 13,158 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2005 11,605 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 11,605 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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AV52 BLJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AV52 BLJ, 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 AV52 BLJ registered?

AV52 BLJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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