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BN02 UWG

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,343 mi
Last recorded44,343 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 44,343 miles

185/55/R15/82V. All 6mm.

Both wipers slightly split, RECOMEND REPLACEMENT.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Most of the brake pipes are covered in grease for protection.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 43,183 miles

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Strong advice to change exhaust system

Fail 14 Mar 2014 43,183 miles

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

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Strong advice to change exhaust system

Pass 13 Mar 2013 42,079 miles

Both front tyres getting low strong advice change

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,993 miles

185/55R/15/82H. Fronts 3mm. Rears 7mm.

Front pads 70% worn.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 39,910 miles

Front pads 65% worn.

Fail 22 Mar 2010 37,674 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Recommend grease brake pipes

Pass 22 Mar 2010 37,674 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Recommend grease brake pipes

Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,267 miles

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

recommend grease brake pipes

Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,807 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

recommend to grease brake pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2007 33,441 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 33,441 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

recommend grease brake pipes

Pass 25 Mar 2006 32,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 UWG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 BN02 UWG, 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 UWG registered?

BN02 UWG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BN02 UWG 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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