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BX02 ORT

2002 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,184 mi
Last recorded155,184 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 ORT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 155,184 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 139,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 114,285 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 114,277 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 101,908 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

N/s handbrake is not as good as o/s.

Number plates are deteriorating.

Fail 28 Jun 2018 101,900 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

N/s handbrake is not as good as o/s.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Long travel on handbrake.

Number plates are deteriorating.

Pass 22 Jun 2017 100,481 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 98,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 May 2015 96,542 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 96,542 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 95,015 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 95,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 92,796 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 92,796 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2012 91,535 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 91,535 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 88,375 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 82,367 miles

Oil leak

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

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2009 70,945 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on both edges

Fail 29 May 2008 63,028 miles

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

both rear tyres getting close to limit....

brake pedal rubber worn , advise replacement...

drivers wiper blade smears , advise replacement....

n/s & o/s outer c/v gaiters perishing.....

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge & getting close to limit....

Pass 29 May 2008 63,028 miles

both rear tyres getting close to limit....

brake pedal rubber worn , advise replacement...

drivers wiper blade smears , advise replacement....

n/s & o/s outer c/v gaiters perishing.....

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge & getting close to limit....

Pass 1 Jun 2007 56,815 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 56,815 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s & o/s outer c/v gaiters perishing....

n/s/f anti roll bar link bush perishing....

o/s/f anti roll bar link splitting....

Pass 1 Feb 2006 40,152 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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BX02 ORT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BX02 ORT, 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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BX02 ORT is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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