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BL51 VDF

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,246 mi
Last recorded129,246 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 VDF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 129,246 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 129,246 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 118,142 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 118,140 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 100,776 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 97,164 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 97,164 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 93,085 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 93,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 88,380 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 88,307 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 83,637 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 83,636 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 80,200 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 74,693 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 69,447 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 64,084 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 61,303 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 61,303 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 54,352 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 VDF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VDF, 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 VDF registered?

BL51 VDF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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