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BP51 GCV

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

50,632 mi
Last recorded50,632 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 GCV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 50,632 miles

centre exhaust section is deteriorated and blowing slightly

corrosion of metal brake pipes

front pipe flexi deteriorated and has slight blow

Fail 27 Aug 2014 50,632 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust section is deteriorated and blowing slightly

corrosion of metal brake pipes

front pipe flexi deteriorated and has slight blow

Pass 6 Sep 2013 45,990 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise corrosion of metal brake pipes

offside front tyre worn due to under inflation

Fail 3 Sep 2013 45,957 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise corrosion of metal brake pipes

offside front tyre worn due to under inflation

Pass 13 Aug 2012 41,882 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

both rear sills slightly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2011 38,484 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise corrosion of metal brake pipes

Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,484 miles

advise corrosion of metal brake pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2010 28,083 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 28,083 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 20,062 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 20,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 12,032 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 11,023 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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BP51 GCV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BP51 GCV, 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 BP51 GCV registered?

BP51 GCV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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