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BL52 HVT

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,898 mi
Last recorded128,898 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 HVT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 128,898 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

YOUR SERVICE AND PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Pass 27 Jan 2016 124,550 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 119,302 miles

n/s/rear tyre close to limits o/s/front tyre starting to peresh

Pass 21 Jan 2014 114,580 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jan 2014 114,580 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2013 112,503 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 104,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre smooth on edges.

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 104,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre stop lamp not working.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre smooth on edges.

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 95,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pedal rubber worn

minor gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2010 88,088 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 88,088 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 72,289 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 60,515 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 60,515 miles

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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 45,449 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 45,449 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 HVT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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