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BL51 AFV

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,408 mi
Last recorded42,408 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 AFV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,408 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 42,092 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 32,265 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 32,265 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 23,753 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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BL51 AFV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL51 AFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL51 AFV registered?

BL51 AFV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is BL51 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL51 AFV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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