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BV02 YWZ

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,645 mi
Last recorded87,645 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 87,645 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 4 Apr 2017 87,645 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 30 Mar 2016 86,649 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

o/s/f tyre tread slightly lifting

Fail 30 Mar 2016 86,649 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

o/s/f tyre tread slightly lifting

Fail 2 Apr 2015 85,631 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

eml on

Pass 2 Apr 2015 85,631 miles

eml on

Pass 1 Apr 2014 84,477 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 83,031 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 83,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 81,351 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 13 Apr 2011 79,136 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front drop links worn

Pass 13 Apr 2011 79,136 miles

front drop links worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 77,034 miles

n/s/f anti- rollbar drop link slightly worn

Pass 15 Apr 2009 75,038 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 73,669 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 73,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 72,465 miles

rear tyres perished. †n/s/f anti- roll bar drop link slightly worn

Pass 28 Apr 2006 70,858 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 YWZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YWZ, 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 YWZ registered?

BV02 YWZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BV02 YWZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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