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BX02 OYS

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,306 mi
Last recorded92,306 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 OYS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 92,306 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight bearing noise on nearside rear wheel

Fail 7 Nov 2017 92,306 miles

Offside 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 (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight bearing noise on nearside rear wheel

Pass 28 Nov 2016 91,883 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 90,591 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 90,591 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 85,622 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 85,617 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 81,208 miles

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

fan belt deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2013 81,208 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

fan belt deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2012 75,735 miles

engine management light on

Pass 16 Feb 2011 67,394 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 59,321 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES JUST PASSED MOT REQUIREMENTS WORN ON INNER AND OUTER SIDES WILL NEED CHANGING SOON

Pass 3 Feb 2009 51,939 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 44,206 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 5 Feb 2008 44,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre stop light not working

Pass 22 May 2007 40,359 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 23,558 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 OYS is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OYS, 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 OYS is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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