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BK52 VTA

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,322 mi
Last recorded48,322 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 VTA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 48,322 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 48,312 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 44,545 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)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 44,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 42,108 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 39,852 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 39,852 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 37,775 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 36,084 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 36,052 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 33,752 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 33,732 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,015 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 32,015 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 27,817 miles

DRIVERS SEAT CABLE NOT WORKING , REAR NUMBER PLATE STAINED , CAM BELT DUE ? ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 14 Sep 2010 27,817 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

DRIVERS SEAT CABLE NOT WORKING , REAR NUMBER PLATE STAINED , CAM BELT DUE ? ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,837 miles

CAM BELT OVER DUE !! , AIR BAG LIGHT ON , DRIVERS SEAT LIFT BACK RELEASE WIRE INOPERATIVE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 24 Sep 2009 23,837 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

CAM BELT OVER DUE !! , AIR BAG LIGHT ON , DRIVERS SEAT LIFT BACK RELEASE WIRE INOPERATIVE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 26 Sep 2008 20,085 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 15,604 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN , LOW RESERVE TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 13 Sep 2006 11,861 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 9,065 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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BK52 VTA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BK52 VTA, 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 BK52 VTA registered?

BK52 VTA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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