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BX52 ZVB

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,587 mi
Last recorded68,587 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 ZVB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,587 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 68,387 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 57,527 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2014 57,526 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 46,189 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 46,188 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 45,004 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 41,554 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 8 Jan 2011 38,281 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 35,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine mangement light staying on.

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 10 Jan 2009 33,234 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.

o/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge, and inner side wall starting to split.

o/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 19 Jan 2008 29,157 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 25,433 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 20,431 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 ZVB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZVB, 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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BX52 ZVB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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