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BL52 HVB

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,498 mi
Last recorded44,498 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 HVB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 44,498 miles

Gearbox fluid leak- suspect nearside front drive shaft seal

Offside front outer driveshaft boot leaking

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 44,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Gearbox fluid leak- suspect nearside front drive shaft seal

Offside front outer driveshaft boot leaking

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 39,079 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 36,993 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 36,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 33,798 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 30,427 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Dec 2011 30,427 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Dec 2010 26,829 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 24,397 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 21,860 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 18,741 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 18,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 15,605 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 11,964 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 HVB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HVB, 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 BL52 HVB registered?

BL52 HVB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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The MOT history for BL52 HVB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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