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BK02 GVP

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,663 mi
Last recorded106,663 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 GVP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 106,663 miles

slight corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 21 Oct 2013 106,663 miles

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

slight corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 6 Nov 2012 101,823 miles

rear silencer getting very rusty

Fail 6 Nov 2012 101,823 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer getting very rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2011 97,167 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 91,032 miles

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

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

rear silencer getting rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2009 84,711 miles

rear silencer getting very rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2008 77,813 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 77,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 71,363 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 71,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2006 55,555 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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BK02 GVP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BK02 GVP, 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 BK02 GVP registered?

BK02 GVP is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is BK02 GVP safe to buy?

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