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BV02 XNZ

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,000 mi
Last recorded83,000 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 83,000 miles

Nearside Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 66,205 miles

exhaust downpipe bracket rotten. system still secure

Pass 10 Apr 2014 62,804 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 58,328 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 54,106 miles

cut in o/s/front tyre wall on inside

n/s/front & o/s/front tyres wearing on outsides

Pass 7 Apr 2011 46,777 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 46,763 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,242 miles

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

recommend handbrake adjustment

Pass 13 Mar 2009 39,010 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 34,628 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,628 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 29,477 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 29,477 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 108,758 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 XNZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XNZ, 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 XNZ registered?

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

Is BV02 XNZ safe to buy?

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