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BL52 GRK

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,301 mi
Last recorded94,301 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 GRK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 94,301 miles

Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Lower Panel Damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 93,721 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 93,339 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 93,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser (6.1.D.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 92,993 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 92,201 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 92,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 92,190 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 89,007 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 89,007 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 81,001 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 73,453 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 65,097 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,188 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 49,513 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 41,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 33,246 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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BL52 GRK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BL52 GRK, 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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BL52 GRK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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