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AV52 BVF

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,861 mi
Last recorded92,861 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 BVF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 92,861 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 89,558 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 86,489 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 11 Aug 2015 86,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Aug 2014 83,294 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 83,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2013 73,765 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2013 73,755 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 61,481 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 61,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 50,219 miles

air bag light on indicating a fault in the system

Fail 10 Aug 2011 50,219 miles

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 39,077 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 39,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 28,981 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 16,106 miles

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

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

rear tyres persishing

Pass 16 Aug 2007 7,341 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 BVF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AV52 BVF, 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 BVF registered?

AV52 BVF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is AV52 BVF safe to buy?

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