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BX02 PHV

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,468 mi
Last recorded108,468 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 PHV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 108,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 105,433 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 105,433 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 102,253 miles

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

oil lkeak from gearbox area

Fail 15 Oct 2013 102,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

oil lkeak from gearbox area

Pass 17 Oct 2012 99,226 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 95,963 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 90,245 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 90,245 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 84,289 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 79,003 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 74,768 miles

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

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

both front and offside rear tyre 2mm - 3mm

Pass 5 Jul 2007 74,768 miles

both front and offside rear tyre 2mm - 3mm

Pass 11 Jul 2006 51,109 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 51,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 24 May 2006 51,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

long travel on the handbrake lever allmost to stop

oil leak

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 PHV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PHV, 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 PHV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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