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BL02 AZB

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,003 mi
Last recorded121,003 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 AZB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 121,003 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine managment light on

Fail 1 Apr 2014 121,002 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine managment light on

Pass 4 Mar 2013 111,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear registraion plate light dim

exhaust cat interior core adrift and rattling

rear registration plate deterioated

Fail 26 Feb 2013 110,903 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear registraion plate light dim

exhaust cat interior core adrift and rattling

offside front side light dim

rear registration plate deterioated

Pass 22 Mar 2012 102,356 miles

Both outer CV gaiters staring to perish

Pass 31 Mar 2011 95,313 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 95,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 91,087 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 91,087 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 82,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 82,538 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 70,862 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 58,384 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 47,717 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 AZB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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