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BW52 OBL

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,036 mi
Last recorded91,036 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 OBL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 91,036 miles

EML on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion both rear inner sills

corrosion offside rear outer sill

nearside front tyre close to limits

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2017 83,004 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front tyre has cuts in sidewall

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Feb 2016 75,109 miles

eml on

n/s/f outer cv boot perished

oil leak

reverse lights not working

catalytic converter loose in exhaust box

Pass 13 Feb 2015 66,681 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 59,807 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 53,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

advise brake check due to low readings

Pass 31 Jan 2012 46,813 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 46,813 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 39,183 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 16 Feb 2010 31,805 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 23,235 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 23,234 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 22,498 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 20,036 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 18,179 miles

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

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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BW52 OBL 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 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 BW52 OBL, 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 BW52 OBL registered?

BW52 OBL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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