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BK02 GWX

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,488 mi
Last recorded113,488 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 GWX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 113,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 11 Jul 2014 113,417 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2013 108,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

on its inner edge the nearside front tyre is close to the legal limits ( not encroaching the centre 3/4s)

on its inner edge the offside front tyre is close to the legal limits ( not encroaching the centre 3/4s)

rear view mirror slightly deteriorated

slight play in the handbrake lever mountings

the flexi joint on the frontpipe and its mounting bracket are slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2013 108,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

on its inner edge the nearside front tyre is close to the legal limits ( not encroaching the centre 3/4s)

on its inner edge the offside front tyre is close to the legal limits ( not encroaching the centre 3/4s)

rear view mirror slightly deteriorated

slight play in the handbrake lever mountings

the flexi joint on the frontpipe and its mounting bracket are slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2012 104,177 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 98,757 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 91,212 miles

rear tyres starting to crack but not showing cords at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2009 79,443 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 79,437 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside headlight adjuster inoperative

Pass 2 Jun 2008 69,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2007 60,705 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 52,130 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 52,130 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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 GWX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GWX, 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 BK02 GWX registered?

BK02 GWX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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