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BG02 WRT

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,918 mi
Last recorded82,918 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 WRT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 82,918 miles

Central exhaust rubber missing but system supported

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheelbearing slightly noisey

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres perished and worn on inner edges

temp battery fixing fitted but secure

Pass 1 Feb 2017 78,916 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2016 74,711 miles

F/wipers splitting

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 70,243 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 65,420 miles

F/wipers splitting

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 59,823 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 16 Jan 2012 54,621 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Jan 2012 54,621 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2011 49,792 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 49,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 44,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 44,899 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 41,692 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 41,692 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,757 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 28,054 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 18,351 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 WRT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WRT, 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 WRT registered?

BG02 WRT is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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