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BL02 EHY

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,485 mi
Last recorded57,485 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 EHY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 57,485 miles

battery insecure - New Failure Item as of April 2012

offside front indicator repeater nearly white in colour

positive cable from battery loose - new failure item as of april 2012

spare tyre pressure appears low

Fail 14 Mar 2012 57,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

battery insecure - New Failure Item as of April 2012

offside front indicator repeater nearly white in colour

positive cable from battery loose - new failure item as of april 2012

spare tyre pressure appears low

Pass 19 Mar 2011 48,626 miles

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

corrosion to the offside outer sill

radiator in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,450 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 37,197 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 37,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 33,404 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 33,398 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 29,043 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

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

Spare tyre defective

accident dameg reapire jobs

ex cessisc corroded x member, all brake pipes

Fail 18 Apr 2007 29,043 miles

accident dameg reapire jobs

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Spare tyre defective

ex cessisc corroded x member, all brake pipes

Pass 26 Jun 2006 27,730 miles

h/brake lever travel

Pass 16 Jun 2005 23,082 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 EHY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver 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 EHY, 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 EHY registered?

BL02 EHY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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