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BG02 RZM

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,328 mi
Last recorded82,328 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 RZM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 82,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 82,328 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 74,916 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 74,787 miles

Emissions not tested rear exhaust box missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 65,215 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 54,307 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 53,699 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 52,414 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 51,035 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 49,460 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 47,733 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 45,922 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 44,265 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 42,182 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 39,383 miles

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit on outer edge.

Pass 26 May 2007 32,399 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 22,405 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 RZM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RZM, 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 BG02 RZM registered?

BG02 RZM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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