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AV52 BZS

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

52,135 mi
Last recorded52,135 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 BZS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,135 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel needs early attension. (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre wall deteriorated.

Fail 31 Mar 2016 52,135 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel needs early attension. (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r tyre wall deteriorated.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 49,186 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre wall deteriorated.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 49,186 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre wall deteriorated.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 44,020 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 44,020 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,439 miles

advise exhaust poor condtion

advise front dv boots poor condtion

advise front tyres wearing uneven

advise os wiper splitting

advise osr tyre sidewall perishing 185/55/15

Fail 18 Jun 2013 38,439 miles

advise front tyres wearing uneven

advise os wiper splitting

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

advise exhaust poor condtion

advise front dv boots poor condtion

advise osr tyre sidewall perishing 185/55/15

Pass 7 Jun 2011 35,846 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

long travel in handbrake

Fail 7 Jun 2011 35,486 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

long travel in handbrake

Pass 27 May 2010 32,701 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 32,701 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2009 31,068 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 23,013 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 23,010 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 22,065 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 22,065 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 17,133 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 17,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 11,815 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 BZS is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BZS, 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 BZS registered?

AV52 BZS is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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