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BW51 HPJ

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,540 mi
Last recorded26,540 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 HPJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 26,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jan 2015 26,540 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2014 21,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jan 2013 16,898 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 15,860 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 15,860 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 14,813 miles

n/s/f drop link rubber bush split

o/s/f drop linf bush cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2010 13,785 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 12,738 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2008 11,532 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 10,259 miles

Rear washer inop

Fail 11 Jan 2006 8,947 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 8,947 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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BW51 HPJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold 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 BW51 HPJ, 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 BW51 HPJ registered?

BW51 HPJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is BW51 HPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW51 HPJ 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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