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BG51 SFO

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,966 mi
Last recorded77,966 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 SFO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 77,966 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r disc corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2011 77,948 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r disc corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 66,423 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 61,148 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,796 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 47,220 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 41,932 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 37,312 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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BG51 SFO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG51 SFO, 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 BG51 SFO registered?

BG51 SFO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 9 January 2002.

Is BG51 SFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 SFO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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