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BT02 LWH

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,742 mi
Last recorded53,742 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 LWH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 53,742 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 51,498 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 51,498 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 49,589 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 47,910 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,276 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 43,766 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 42,566 miles

front tyres perished

Fail 6 Jun 2012 42,566 miles

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

front tyres perished

Pass 1 Jun 2011 42,119 miles

osr tyre perished

Fail 1 Jun 2011 42,118 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

osr tyre perished

Pass 21 May 2010 41,657 miles

osf slight bind

rear no plate bulb dull

Pass 28 May 2009 40,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 13 May 2008 40,209 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 40,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2007 38,468 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 38,468 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 20 May 2006 33,136 miles

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

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

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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BT02 LWH is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BT02 LWH, 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 BT02 LWH registered?

BT02 LWH is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is BT02 LWH safe to buy?

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