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BV02 HCJ

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,381 mi
Last recorded39,381 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 HCJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2015 39,381 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s & o/s anti rollbarr links, rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2015 39,381 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s & o/s anti rollbarr links, rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2014 37,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 6 May 2014 37,873 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,124 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 24 Apr 2012 34,668 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 23,312 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 13,442 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 12,167 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 11,040 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 9,709 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 8,177 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 6,363 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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BV02 HCJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 BV02 HCJ, 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 BV02 HCJ registered?

BV02 HCJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is BV02 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV02 HCJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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