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BL52 HWT

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,444 mi
Last recorded73,444 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 HWT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 73,444 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 73,444 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 63,909 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2012 58,214 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 55,685 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 50,650 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 50,650 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 44,519 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 38,363 miles

sun roof leaking

Fail 15 Dec 2008 38,363 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sun roof leaking

Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,446 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 25,318 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 18,697 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 HWT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HWT, 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 HWT registered?

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

Is BL52 HWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 HWT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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