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BG02 MEU

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,131 mi
Last recorded86,131 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 86,131 miles

EML light on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

body work damage

front screen badly cracked at lower part out side swept area

off side front tyre protruding due to wing damaged

Fail 14 May 2014 86,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

EML light on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

body work damage

front screen badly cracked at lower part out side swept area

off side front tyre protruding due to wing damaged

Pass 20 May 2013 75,063 miles

damage to offside front wing

engine light on

exhaust back box correded

exhaust flexi pipe webbing broken away

Fail 20 May 2013 75,063 miles

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

damage to offside front wing

engine light on

exhaust back box correded

exhaust flexi pipe webbing broken away

Pass 8 May 2012 68,879 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 May 2011 62,584 miles

front brake discs wearing rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 May 2010 55,444 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 50,487 miles

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

front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 28 Jul 2008 43,208 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 31,474 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 12,827 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 MEU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MEU, 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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BG02 MEU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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