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BV02 ZGM

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,604 mi
Last recorded108,604 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 108,604 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills are getting rusty (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 108,511 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills are getting rusty (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 99,908 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 89,513 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 89,513 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 78,960 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 78,686 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 68,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 68,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,082 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 46,850 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 46,850 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,547 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 34,490 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2007 28,141 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 21,721 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 ZGM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue 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 ZGM, 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 ZGM registered?

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

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