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BP51 HCN

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

36,879 mi
Last recorded36,879 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 HCN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 36,879 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 29,155 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 24,461 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 22,884 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 22,884 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 21,810 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 21,218 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 20,716 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 19,826 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 18,871 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 17,762 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 16,804 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 15,791 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 14,766 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 13,628 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 12,610 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 11,337 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 10,368 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 9,058 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 6,725 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 5,446 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 HCN is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BP51 HCN, 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 BP51 HCN registered?

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

Is BP51 HCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP51 HCN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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