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BN02 DSE

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,990 mi
Last recorded62,990 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 DSE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 62,990 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 60,981 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 58,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 58,784 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 55,148 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 55,148 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 52,315 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 52,315 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 44,982 miles

O/S/R Tyre spliting but not showing cords or ply

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2011 44,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O/S/R Tyre spliting but not showing cords or ply

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 37,244 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,244 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 33,637 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 28,862 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 28,862 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 21,793 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 18,995 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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BN02 DSE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BN02 DSE, 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 BN02 DSE registered?

BN02 DSE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is BN02 DSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 DSE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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