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AV52 BVE

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,197 mi
Last recorded63,197 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 63,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust very close to rear axle

Pass 23 Mar 2023 62,887 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 62,886 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2022 62,621 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 62,620 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 62,304 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 61,851 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 59,332 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 57,234 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 54,615 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 51,883 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,184 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 50,509 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust backbox baffles noisey and corroded at joint of middle and rear

offside rear tyre cracked in tread and sidewalls

Fail 8 Aug 2012 50,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust backbox baffles noisey and corroded at joint of middle and rear

offside rear tyre cracked in tread and sidewalls

Pass 30 Apr 2011 46,980 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 42,864 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,199 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 36,276 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside mirror damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2008 36,276 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside mirror damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2007 32,454 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 27,744 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wiper worn

Pass 21 Dec 2005 21,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres tread cracking 185/55/15

offside front wiper split

oil leak

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 BVE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AV52 BVE, 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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AV52 BVE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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