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BT02 VYE

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,464 mi
Last recorded52,464 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 VYE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 52,464 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 49,324 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 49,324 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 44,953 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 44,949 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 40,289 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

o/s/f abs ring on cv joint cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2012 36,079 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished + offside rear tyre has metal in inner wall

Pass 7 Jun 2011 31,351 miles

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

two rear exhaust mounts split but still surpporting the exhaust

Pass 7 Jun 2010 26,868 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 22,265 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 17,730 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 14,488 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 14,393 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 May 2006 10,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 10,471 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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BT02 VYE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BT02 VYE, 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 VYE registered?

BT02 VYE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is BT02 VYE safe to buy?

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