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BW02 VEA

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,425 mi
Last recorded89,425 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 VEA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 89,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 89,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 84,876 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 84,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 84,301 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 84,301 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 79,171 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Number plates faded

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 73,493 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And osr outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 67,523 miles

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 62,066 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 62,066 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 56,266 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 51,014 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 45,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 45,627 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 40,932 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 40,932 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 36,100 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 30,043 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 30,043 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 25,365 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 18,311 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2008 13,062 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 13,062 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 11,935 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 11,935 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 8,750 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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BW02 VEA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 BW02 VEA, 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 BW02 VEA registered?

BW02 VEA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 16 August 2002.

Is BW02 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW02 VEA shows 27 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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