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BP02 SZN

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,510 mi
Last recorded75,510 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 SZN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 75,510 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 75,510 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 72,332 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 72,332 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 68,307 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 68,307 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s door mirror insecure

Fail 3 Aug 2013 63,053 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 63,053 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 58,870 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 58,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 53,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 53,288 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 53,190 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

dvrs seat does not allow access to the rear seats

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear bumper has damage to nearside

Fail 15 Oct 2009 53,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

dvrs seat does not allow access to the rear seats

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear bumper has damage to nearside

Pass 4 Sep 2008 46,911 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 46,911 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 42,290 miles

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

Rear wiper blade is worn.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,304 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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BP02 SZN is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BP02 SZN, 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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BP02 SZN is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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