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BX02 PHN

2002 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

165,124 mi
Last recorded165,124 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 PHN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 165,124 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front wiberblade deteriated but still clears screen

various points of corrosion but none excissive

Fail 13 May 2014 165,124 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front wiberblade deteriated but still clears screen

various points of corrosion but none excissive

Pass 9 May 2013 140,361 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clicking nosie as clutch engaged suspect engine mount or drivesaft unable to find during test

Fail 8 May 2013 140,361 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clicking nosie as clutch engaged suspect engine mount or drivesaft unable to find during test

Pass 8 May 2012 116,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 May 2012 116,339 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 May 2011 98,148 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 94,403 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 94,403 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 86,425 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 74,506 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 62,758 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 62,758 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 51,054 miles

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

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 PHN is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PHN, 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 BX02 PHN registered?

BX02 PHN is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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