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BK52 VZG

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,147 mi
Last recorded96,147 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 96,147 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 96,029 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe at flexi (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 85,170 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 84,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 72,777 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have small cracks in the walls

Fail 1 Aug 2013 72,765 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres have small cracks in the walls

Pass 9 Aug 2012 70,011 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 69,966 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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 26 Jul 2011 66,659 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 63,189 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 58,321 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 58,222 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 54,437 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 49,239 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 44,915 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 44,915 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 VZG 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 BK52 VZG, 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 VZG registered?

BK52 VZG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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