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BG02 LZM

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,706 mi
Last recorded45,706 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 LZM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,706 miles

both outer cv boots perished

eml lamp on

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2016 43,585 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 43,585 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 41,503 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 39,488 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 37,540 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2012 35,472 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake.fliud.slightly.down

Fail 10 Mar 2012 35,472 miles

brake.fliud.slightly.down

Oil leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,528 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 31,600 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,967 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 28,249 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 26,316 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 24,570 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 LZM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LZM, 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 LZM registered?

BG02 LZM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is BG02 LZM safe to buy?

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