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BT52 MTV

2002 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,048 mi
Last recorded122,048 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 MTV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 122,048 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 117,120 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking inbetween tread suggest replacing soon

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 117,120 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Both rear tyres perished and cracking inbetween tread suggest replacing soon

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 108,560 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 108,446 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 98,526 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 89,633 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2011 89,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 80,041 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2010 80,041 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2009 72,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 72,024 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 64,640 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 64,640 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 51,395 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 51,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 38,863 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 15 Dec 2006 38,863 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2005 25,998 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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BT52 MTV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BT52 MTV, 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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BT52 MTV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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