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BN02 UVZ

2002 Rover 25

Orange Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,804 mi
Last recorded103,804 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 UVZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 103,804 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre is perished

Fail 22 Jun 2016 103,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 13 Jul 2015 94,825 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 94,680 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 85,909 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 85,853 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 81,589 miles

Oil leak

light misting of oil around n/s of steering rack

Fail 26 Jun 2013 81,589 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

light misting of oil around n/s of steering rack

Pass 28 Jun 2012 78,749 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 27 Jun 2012 78,731 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 5 Jul 2011 74,763 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 67,960 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 67,960 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 60,802 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 60,801 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 56,093 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 56,093 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 49,219 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 39,139 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 UVZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Orange with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 UVZ, 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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BN02 UVZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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