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BP52 WPY

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,997 mi
Last recorded143,997 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 143,997 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 140,091 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 140,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 134,093 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 127,347 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 127,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 120,274 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 111,917 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 111,917 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 101,165 miles

Centre Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 101,165 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 85,521 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 71,583 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 59,271 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 47,351 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 34,741 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 34,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 WPY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WPY, 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 BP52 WPY registered?

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

Is BP52 WPY safe to buy?

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