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BV52 BNX

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,616 mi
Last recorded65,616 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 BNX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 65,616 miles

Front brake discs and pads approx 4,000 miles left.

Offside front brake dragging.

Offside rear tyre cracking.

Fail 3 Oct 2014 65,553 miles

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

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

Front brake discs and pads approx 4,000 miles left.

Offside front brake dragging.

Offside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 62,169 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 62,169 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 53,821 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 53,821 miles

Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 45,495 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 42,812 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 39,220 miles

Front brakes approx 3,000 miles left.

Fail 23 Oct 2009 39,220 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brakes approx 3,000 miles left.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,844 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

rear brakes need adjusting

Pass 20 Oct 2007 31,321 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 25,885 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 25,773 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

brake fluid half way between min and max

rear brakes could do with adjusting

Pass 26 Oct 2005 19,455 miles

Power steering belt cracking

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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BV52 BNX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BV52 BNX, 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 BV52 BNX registered?

BV52 BNX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 9 October 2002.

Is BV52 BNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 BNX shows 15 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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