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BP52 WPX

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

111,125 mi
Last recorded111,125 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 WPX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 111,125 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 111,106 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

rear heat shield insurer

Pass 31 Oct 2016 109,001 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 107,062 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 107,051 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 102,351 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 102,350 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 99,931 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 99,931 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 94,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 83,264 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

radiator lower fining in poor condition may require attention in the near future.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 83,264 miles

radiator lower fining in poor condition may require attention in the near future.

Pass 5 Feb 2011 73,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Feb 2011 73,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front brake disc blue, sign of brakes binding. not binding at time of test but does require attention

Pass 5 Feb 2010 63,141 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 63,141 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 53,502 miles

n/s a.b.s ring broken

Pass 23 Feb 2008 44,133 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 44,133 miles

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

o/s/f.tyre.on.2mm

track.check

Fail 24 Feb 2007 32,617 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/f.tyre.worn.on.edge

Pass 24 Feb 2007 32,617 miles

n/s/f.tyre.worn.on.edge

Pass 13 Mar 2006 25,969 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 25,969 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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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BP52 WPX 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 56.5%.

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 BP52 WPX, 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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BP52 WPX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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