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BP52 WZW

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

85,292 mi
Last recorded85,292 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 WZW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 85,292 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 85,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 84,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 10 Feb 2017 84,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 83,304 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leak

Fail 2 Feb 2016 83,303 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 82,204 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 82,203 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust dpwn pipe bracket corroded

Gear oil leak

High level stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Jan 2014 81,178 miles

Fuel filler neck lower hose securing device missing

High level stop light not working

Offside headlamp beam affected

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Feb 2013 80,154 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 80,153 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

SRS Warning light on

Slight oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 77,000 miles

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

Nearside headlamp beam affected

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 77,000 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside headlamp beam affected

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

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

Fail 7 May 2011 73,750 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2011 73,750 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 68,164 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 63,151 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 63,150 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,296 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 50,003 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 43,490 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 43,490 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2005 36,403 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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BP52 WZW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WZW, 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 WZW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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