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BV02 WOY

2002 Rover 25

Orange Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,384 mi
Last recorded78,384 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 WOY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 78,384 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 72,352 miles

Exhaust fron mounting bracket broken but exhaust still adequately suppoted.

O/S outer CV gaiter leaking grease.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 70,717 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 70,199 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine hunting.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 61,850 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 56,899 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 56,894 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 47,779 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 38,589 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2009 38,589 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2008 29,058 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 29,058 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 20,486 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 20,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 16,971 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 12,594 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 WOY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Orange with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WOY, 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

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What year was BV02 WOY registered?

BV02 WOY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is BV02 WOY safe to buy?

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