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BG02 WTM

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,078 mi
Last recorded115,078 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 WTM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 115,078 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 103,939 miles

front tyres worn on the egdes to 2 mm! n/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm, o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm. All tyre side walls perished!

rear sections of the metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

slight oil and coolant leaks front the engine.

steering rack metal pipes slightly corroded.

underbody and suspension components dry/corroded.

various light accident damage and corrosion in the vehicle body and sill panel.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Fail 28 May 2014 103,939 miles

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

front tyres worn on the egdes to 2 mm! n/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm, o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm. All tyre side walls perished!

rear sections of the metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

slight oil and coolant leaks front the engine.

steering rack metal pipes slightly corroded.

underbody and suspension components dry/corroded.

various light accident damage and corrosion in the vehicle body and sill panel.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 7 May 2013 97,014 miles

front tyres worn to 5 mm and rear tyres worn to 4 mm.o/s/f tyre slightly worn on the outer edge. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

o/s wiper arm touches the bonnet when in operation.

pipes on the steering rack slightly corroded.

rear sections of the metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

slight oil and coolant leaks from the engine.

underbody dry/corroded.

various light accident damage and corrosion in the vehicle body.

Fail 7 May 2013 97,014 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

front tyres worn to 5 mm and rear tyres worn to 4 mm.o/s/f tyre slightly worn on the outer edge. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

o/s wiper arm touches the bonnet when in operation.

pipes on the steering rack slightly corroded.

rear sections of the metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

slight oil and coolant leaks from the engine.

underbody dry/corroded.

various light accident damage and corrosion in the vehicle body.

Pass 1 May 2012 91,197 miles

front tyres worn to 5 mm,rear tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

o/s wiper blade drags the windscreen slightly.Wiper arm touch the bonnet when in operation.

slight oil and coolant leaks from the engine.

various light accident damage and corrosion in vehicle body.

Pass 5 May 2011 84,786 miles

both outer cv gaiters are perished but not leaking

no:1 speed on the heater blower is not working

the clock illumination bulb is not working

the electric fuel pump is slightly noisey

the o/s/f brake is binding on slightly and the pads are worn low

the rear exhaust silencer is dented but not leaking

there is a slight engine oil leak from the front crankshaft oil seal area

there is slight play in the steering rack o/s inner knuckle joint

there is slight underbody and component corrosion (but has been waxoyled)

there is various slight bodywork damage

Fail 5 May 2011 84,786 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both outer cv gaiters are perished but not leaking

no:1 speed on the heater blower is not working

the clock illumination bulb is not working

the electric fuel pump is slightly noisey

the o/s/f brake is binding on slightly and the pads are worn low

the rear exhaust silencer is dented but not leaking

there is a slight engine oil leak from the front crankshaft oil seal area

there is slight play in the steering rack o/s inner knuckle joint

there is slight underbody and component corrosion (but has been waxoyled)

there is various slight bodywork damage

Pass 5 May 2010 77,993 miles

coolant leak from water pump area!

dorr hinges/check straps very dry!

various small dents & corrosion around vehicle body.

water in n/s/r light lens.

wiper linkage worn.

Fail 5 May 2010 77,993 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

coolant leak from water pump area!

dorr hinges/check straps very dry!

various small dents & corrosion around vehicle body.

water in n/s/r light lens.

wiper linkage worn.

Fail 27 May 2009 70,753 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

both front brake discs worn/lipped.

vehicle speed sensor ring gear broken on n/s cv joint.

Pass 27 May 2009 70,753 miles

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

both front brake discs worn/lipped.

vehicle speed sensor ring gear broken on n/s cv joint.

Pass 1 May 2008 63,607 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 55,697 miles

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

n/s/f tyre tread depth 2mm, o/s/f + n/s/r tyres 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

n/s/f window pillar dented.

Pass 10 May 2006 48,137 miles

N/S Wiper Blade split

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 WTM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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