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BL02 BXA

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,710 mi
Last recorded76,710 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 BXA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 76,710 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 67,746 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 67,746 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust blowing slightly

engine has a slight missfire an slightly lumppy

Pass 27 Aug 2010 61,000 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 61,000 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 53,470 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,219 miles

battery insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2007 41,415 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel remaining

Fail 3 Sep 2007 41,415 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake has little reserve travel remaining

Pass 5 Sep 2006 34,146 miles

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

Sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2005 26,833 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 26,833 miles

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)

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 BXA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BXA, 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 BXA registered?

BL02 BXA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is BL02 BXA safe to buy?

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