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BV02 YXO

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,798 mi
Last recorded70,798 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 YXO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 70,798 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 67,804 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 67,804 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 64,642 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,723 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 6 Mar 2013 61,723 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,454 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 58,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 56,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 56,002 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 53,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 53,342 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,248 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 42,603 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 56,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 56,054 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 29,769 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 29,769 miles

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

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

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

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 YXO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YXO, 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 YXO registered?

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

Is BV02 YXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV02 YXO shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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