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BL51 WBO

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,102 mi
Last recorded94,102 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 WBO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2014 94,102 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front brake discs worn

front exhaust mount broken off exhaust

Pass 26 Aug 2014 94,102 miles

front brake discs worn

front exhaust mount broken off exhaust

Pass 21 Aug 2013 76,214 miles

exhaust rusty

osf seat back in poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2012 57,369 miles

Drivers seatback in poor condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wiper split.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 52,999 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 47,413 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

N/S STERRING RACK GAITER SLIGHTLY LEAKING.

Fail 10 Aug 2010 47,413 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

N/S STERRING RACK GAITER SLIGHTLY LEAKING.

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 43,387 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear and centre lap strap hidden. unable to check belts properly

Fail 19 Aug 2009 43,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted to offside rear and centre lap strap hidden. unable to check belts properly

Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,363 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 30,765 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 30,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 26,980 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 WBO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WBO, 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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What year was BL51 WBO registered?

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

Is BL51 WBO safe to buy?

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