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BV02 YYR

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,993 mi
Last recorded115,993 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 115,993 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 113,387 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 109,516 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 109,476 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Outer 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 service brake effort low.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 101,853 miles

n/s/r tyre worn edge

Pass 1 Feb 2012 92,535 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 74,250 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 64,524 miles

Oil leak

long hand brake

Pass 24 Apr 2008 55,969 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 55,969 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)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 49,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 49,026 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 40,872 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 YYR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YYR, 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 YYR registered?

BV02 YYR is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is BV02 YYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV02 YYR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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