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BK52 VZD

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,248 mi
Last recorded94,248 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 VZD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 94,248 miles

Nearside Front speed sensor ring broken

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine coolant level very low 0.5 litre added

Fail 20 Nov 2017 94,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Front speed sensor ring broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine coolant level very low 0.5 litre added

Pass 25 Nov 2016 86,090 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 86,087 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 80,595 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 74,992 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 67,922 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 67,922 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 60,877 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 60,877 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 51,518 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,007 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 36,419 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 31,898 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 26,950 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 21,249 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 VZD 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 75%.

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 BK52 VZD, 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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BK52 VZD is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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