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BU02 XZZ

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,731 mi
Last recorded172,731 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 172,731 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 167,922 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 160,753 miles

oil level low

Fail 8 Dec 2015 160,753 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket by flexi (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

oil level low

Pass 9 Dec 2014 150,294 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 140,027 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip slightly perished

Fail 19 Nov 2013 140,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip slightly perished

Pass 13 Dec 2012 129,805 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

brake padel rubber slightly perished

Fail 13 Dec 2012 129,805 miles

Centre 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)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

brake padel rubber slightly perished

Pass 12 Dec 2011 116,790 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 97,578 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 97,548 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 79,112 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 62,613 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres starting to perish

splash guasrds and sill guards fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Fail 27 Nov 2007 44,694 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 44,694 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 33,615 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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BU02 XZZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XZZ, 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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BU02 XZZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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