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BV52 FZJ

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,261 mi
Last recorded63,261 miles
Recorded on14 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 FZJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2017 63,261 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 62,302 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 62,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 58,675 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 55,792 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 55,792 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 52,146 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 48,334 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,847 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 40,663 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 36,809 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,731 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,250 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,227 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 18,199 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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BV52 FZJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BV52 FZJ, 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 FZJ registered?

BV52 FZJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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