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BL51 RVR

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,119 mi
Last recorded83,119 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 RVR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 83,119 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 79,969 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 79,969 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 77,766 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 74,972 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 74,972 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 71,360 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 65,718 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 65,718 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 59,596 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 59,596 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 51,740 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 51,740 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2007 43,290 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre under inflated

Pass 1 Sep 2007 43,290 miles

n/s/r tyre under inflated

Pass 5 Jul 2006 31,874 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 RVR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RVR, 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 RVR registered?

BL51 RVR is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 January 2002.

Is BL51 RVR safe to buy?

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