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BL52 HWZ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,256 mi
Last recorded65,256 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 HWZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 65,256 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 61,060 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 56,374 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,800 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,133 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 41,459 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 41,459 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,212 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 35,212 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 29,136 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 29,136 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 23,834 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 18,578 miles

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

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 HWZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc 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 HWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL52 HWZ registered?

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

Is BL52 HWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 HWZ 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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