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BV02 UOF

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,676 mi
Last recorded41,676 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 41,676 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 41,676 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 41,199 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 41,199 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 40,559 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive PAS rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 40,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 40,162 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 39,627 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 39,627 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 38,859 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 38,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 38,432 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 37,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 36,566 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 85,676 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 35,676 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 34,446 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 32,575 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 32,575 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 30,900 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 29,791 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 27,892 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 27,892 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight bind on o/s/f brakes

Pass 6 Jun 2011 25,399 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 19,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,361 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 17,599 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 17,209 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 16,150 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 16,150 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 UOF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV02 UOF, 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 UOF registered?

BV02 UOF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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