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BL51 WBN

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,913 mi
Last recorded105,913 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 105,913 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

centre exhaust section corroded

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished on tread and sidewalls

Pass 4 Sep 2012 102,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake fluid change required ( red )

front exhaust flexi very poor condition

offside rear tyre very heavy cracking in tread and side wall

Fail 4 Sep 2012 102,881 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake fluid change required ( red )

front exhaust flexi very poor condition

offside rear tyre very heavy cracking in tread and side wall

Pass 24 Aug 2011 97,071 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 97,053 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 91,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

near side front wheel sensor ring corroded and broken. not abs assosiated

off side front indicator bulb starting to fade

off side rear tyre wall and tread cracked, no reinforcment visible

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating and has a minor leak of gasses

Fail 2 Sep 2010 91,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

near side front bottom ball joint worn. not considered excessive.

near side front wheel sensor ring corroded and broken. not abs assosiated

off side front indicator bulb starting to fade

off side rear tyre wall and tread cracked, no reinforcment visible

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating and has a minor leak of gasses

Pass 15 Sep 2009 81,941 miles

offside stop light offside rear buckle emissions just met requirments

Pass 24 Jun 2008 73,267 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Jun 2008 73,267 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Jun 2007 65,452 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 65,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

handbrake lever has sideways movement

nearside front seat back wont tilt forward

Pass 24 Feb 2006 50,682 miles

front brake pads wearing low.

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 WBN is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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