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BU02 DVO

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,352 mi
Last recorded62,352 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 DVO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 62,352 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 62,352 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 49,951 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 49,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,627 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 32,975 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2007 32,975 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

aux drive belt perishing

Fail 4 Mar 2006 27,128 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

nail in tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2006 27,128 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

battery insecure

nail in tyre

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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BU02 DVO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU02 DVO, 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

How do I check the history of BU02 DVO?

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What year was BU02 DVO registered?

BU02 DVO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is BU02 DVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 DVO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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