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BL51 RUC

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,525 mi
Last recorded73,525 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 73,525 miles

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

f/n/s c/v boot perished

Pass 29 Apr 2010 65,853 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 57,899 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in offside of steering rack

Fail 27 Apr 2009 57,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in offside of steering rack

water pump leaking

Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,833 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 49,833 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 43,493 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,385 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 RUC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RUC, 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 BL51 RUC registered?

BL51 RUC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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