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BV02 WPA

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,050 mi
Last recorded57,050 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 WPA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 57,050 miles

Rear child seats fitted at test

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Jun 2016 56,990 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear child seats fitted at test

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 26 May 2015 51,710 miles

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

battery slightly loose

Pass 26 May 2015 51,710 miles

battery slightly loose

Pass 19 May 2014 50,910 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 49,717 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 48,474 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 47,142 miles

alternator belt cracked

front wiper blades splitting

Fail 13 Jun 2011 47,142 miles

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

alternator belt cracked

brake fluid level low

front brake pads low and discs worn

front wiper blades splitting

Fail 4 Mar 2010 44,914 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 44,914 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 42,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 42,646 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,953 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 36,623 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 33,243 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 WPA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red 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 WPA, 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 WPA registered?

BV02 WPA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is BV02 WPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV02 WPA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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