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BL51 HYU

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

67,708 mi
Last recorded67,708 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 HYU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 67,708 miles

Rear both sides, inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2025 67,392 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2024 67,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded before flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 66,652 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 66,646 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 66,240 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside slight corrosion on sill

Offside Rear Inner sill sight corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2021 65,875 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 65,580 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 65,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 64,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 63,847 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 62,646 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 62,159 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 59,639 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 55,420 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 51,192 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 46,773 miles

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

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

Rear screen washer inoperative

Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,761 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 36,162 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 30,899 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 30,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 25,128 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 19,355 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 HYU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HYU, 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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BL51 HYU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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