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BL51 SPX

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,161 mi
Last recorded40,161 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 40,161 miles

All tyres at 4mm of tread

Pass 23 Jan 2012 39,172 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s n/s cv boots cracking + n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 20 Jan 2012 39,142 miles

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s n/s cv boots cracking + n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2011 34,591 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit + o/s/f tyre worn on edges + slight corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 11 Jan 2010 31,398 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 28,248 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 23,832 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 21,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 21,354 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 18,357 miles

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

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

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 SPX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SPX, 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 SPX registered?

BL51 SPX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is BL51 SPX safe to buy?

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