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BP02 VXA

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

25,924 mi
Last recorded25,924 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 25,924 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 22,665 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 20,492 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 17,973 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 15,111 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 11,653 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 8,560 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 8,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2019 8,452 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 8,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component very slight from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 8,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component very slight from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 8,208 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 8,069 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 7,882 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 7,643 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 7,457 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 7,047 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 6,347 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 5,896 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 5,501 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 4,691 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 4,546 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 3,904 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 VXA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BP02 VXA, 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 BP02 VXA registered?

BP02 VXA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 July 2002.

Is BP02 VXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP02 VXA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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