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BD51 CBU

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,003 mi
Last recorded104,003 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 CBU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 104,003 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 102,914 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 102,914 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 101,024 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 101,021 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel

Pass 23 Nov 2017 98,053 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 95,630 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly uneven inner and outer edge

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 95,630 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly uneven inner and outer edge

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 92,349 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 89,110 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside front tyres worn slightly uneven outer edges

service brake; service brake efficiency only just met 51%

slight foot brake travel

wiper linkage worn

Fail 25 Nov 2014 89,110 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn slightly uneven outer edges

slight foot brake travel

wiper linkage worn

Pass 2 Dec 2013 85,877 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil level low

service brake just making required figures 52%

slight foot and hand brake travel

wiper linkage worn

Fail 26 Nov 2013 85,832 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

oil level low

slight foot and hand brake travel

wiper linkage worn

Pass 22 Nov 2012 82,395 miles

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

battery insecure

some foot and handbrake travel

srs light on dash

Fail 21 Nov 2012 82,387 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside 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)

battery insecure

some foot and handbrake travel

srs light on dash

Pass 25 Nov 2011 78,533 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

some foot and handbrake travel

splitting to power steering drive belt

srs light on dash

Fail 25 Nov 2011 78,533 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

some foot and handbrake travel

splitting to power steering drive belt

srs light on dash

Pass 21 Dec 2010 75,013 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 69,324 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 69,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 60,946 miles

drivers seat runners are worn

Fail 14 Apr 2009 60,946 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

drivers seat runners are worn

engine management mal-function lamnp illuminated

Pass 14 Apr 2008 52,558 miles

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

a more thorough inspection of the rear brakes is recommended due to the slightly increased travel in the foot pedal

Fail 14 Apr 2008 52,557 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

a more thorough inspection of the rear brakes is recommended due to the slightly increased travel in the foot pedal

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 23 Apr 2007 44,350 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 35,644 miles

handbrake lever travel high

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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BD51 CBU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BD51 CBU, 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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BD51 CBU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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