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BX52 ZVW

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

109,658 mi
Last recorded109,658 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 ZVW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 109,658 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front door corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2024 109,658 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

offside front door corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 108,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 106,863 miles

attention to front side lamps dim

front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 16 Nov 2022 106,863 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

attention to front side lamps dim

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 19 Nov 2021 105,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 105,729 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 104,816 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 104,810 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2019 102,949 miles

exhaust flexi-pipe slightly deteriorated

exhaust rear heat shield loose

Fail 31 Oct 2019 102,949 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi-pipe slightly deteriorated

exhaust rear heat shield loose

Pass 25 Oct 2018 99,450 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 99,450 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 95,896 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 95,896 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 92,348 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 88,021 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2015 88,010 miles

Offside Outer 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 minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 82,792 miles

exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2013 78,465 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 78,459 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 73,565 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 73,565 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 60,078 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 51,102 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,506 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 37,727 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 29,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 22,876 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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BX52 ZVW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BX52 ZVW, 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 ZVW registered?

BX52 ZVW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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