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BX52 GVL

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,928 mi
Last recorded46,928 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 GVL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 46,928 miles

Nearside Rear tyre split/cracked on outer shoulder

Fail 6 Nov 2015 46,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre split/cracked on outer shoulder

Pass 22 Sep 2014 46,026 miles

n/s/r tyre wall cracking and inbetween treads

Fail 11 Sep 2014 46,024 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall cracking and inbetween treads

Pass 11 Sep 2013 45,466 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,108 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 40,899 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 40,899 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,413 miles

Baffles in rear exhaust box corroded

Both front CV boots starting to crack and perish

Cam cover gasket leaking badly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut in outer sidewall of N/S/F tyre

Drivers electric window faulty

Front anti roll bar links starting to crack and perish

Front discs lipped

Headlight beam patterns weak

N/S/R light lens cluster cracked

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/R tyre getting low on tread

Fail 6 Sep 2010 37,413 miles

Baffles in rear exhaust box corroded

Both front CV boots starting to crack and perish

Cam cover gasket leaking badly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut in outer sidewall of N/S/F tyre

Drivers electric window faulty

Front anti roll bar links starting to crack and perish

Front discs lipped

Headlight beam patterns weak

N/S/R light lens cluster cracked

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/R tyre getting low on tread

Fail 10 Sep 2009 34,359 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has a cut on the wall not deep enough to show cord or ply.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,359 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has a cut on the wall not deep enough to show cord or ply.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 31,197 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 27,791 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 20,545 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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BX52 GVL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BX52 GVL, 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 BX52 GVL registered?

BX52 GVL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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