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BL51 SDV

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,448 mi
Last recorded93,448 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 SDV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 93,448 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 90,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 90,399 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 84,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 79,083 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 26 Oct 2017 79,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2016 71,056 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 70,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 65,199 miles

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

Rear both tyres side wall perished

Pass 9 Sep 2014 57,679 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 36,024 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2012 34,210 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 31,772 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 29,240 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 29,240 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 26,212 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 23,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 19,605 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 15,526 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 SDV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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