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BK02 UGW

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,402 mi
Last recorded71,402 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 UGW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 71,402 miles

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion osf and nsr outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

alternater drive belt cracked

boot open w'light staying on

clutch pedal rubber missing

excess travel on handbrake

Fail 26 Jul 2017 71,399 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and holed (7.1.2)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion osf and nsr outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

alternater drive belt cracked

boot open w'light staying on

clutch pedal rubber missing

excess travel on handbrake

Pass 14 Jul 2016 66,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Spare tyre defective ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

doors open warning lamp remains on

nsftyre uneven wear

Fail 13 Jul 2016 66,136 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe mounting bracket weld broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

doors open warning lamp remains on

nsftyre uneven wear

Pass 11 Jun 2015 60,682 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 59,089 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 59,089 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 36,457 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 31,541 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 31,541 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 27,232 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 24,054 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 24,054 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 21,077 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 21,077 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 17,078 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 UGW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 UGW, 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 UGW registered?

BK02 UGW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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