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BG02 DSO

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,642 mi
Last recorded42,642 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 DSO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,642 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 30,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine bay exhaust heat seal insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2010 30,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine bay exhaust heat seal insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2009 20,381 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 27 Aug 2008 13,107 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 11,020 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 9,143 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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BG02 DSO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BG02 DSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG02 DSO registered?

BG02 DSO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 May 2002.

Is BG02 DSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG02 DSO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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