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BP02 YEL

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,584 mi
Last recorded74,584 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2012 74,584 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 19 Jan 2010 66,759 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 66,759 miles

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

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 53,019 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 35,530 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 35,530 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads worn low

Pass 17 Jul 2006 14,775 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge

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 YEL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YEL, 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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What year was BP02 YEL registered?

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

Is BP02 YEL safe to buy?

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