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BV02 YYB

2002 Rover 25

Orange Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,005 mi
Last recorded66,005 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 66,005 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 65,189 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 65,184 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 65,035 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 64,468 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 64,468 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 64,216 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 63,725 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 62,857 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 62,857 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2008 61,882 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 61,882 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 May 2007 58,255 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 58,255 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Fail 2 Jun 2006 54,078 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 54,078 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 YYB 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 YYB, 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 YYB registered?

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

Is BV02 YYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV02 YYB 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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