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BL02 AVV

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,648 mi
Last recorded121,648 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 AVV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 121,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine check light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 May 2015 121,648 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine check light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 May 2014 108,424 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 108,424 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 99,767 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

engine oil level is on minimum! (advise top up)

exhaust system LAMBDA SENOR is lazy during its operation! (see blowing exhaust)

rear wiper blade is split!

Fail 1 Aug 2013 99,766 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

engine management light is on!

engine oil level is on minimum! (advise top up)

exhaust system LAMBDA SENOR is lazy during its operation! (see blowing exhaust)

rear wiper blade is split!

Pass 18 Jun 2012 83,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion under vehicle & components

engine management light on dash

srs light on dash

wipers slight smear(front both sides)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 69,155 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 69,155 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 58,691 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 47,810 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 35,205 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 23,882 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 23,882 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 14,958 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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BL02 AVV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL02 AVV, 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 BL02 AVV registered?

BL02 AVV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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