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DE02 BWX

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,065 mi
Last recorded105,065 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 BWX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 105,065 miles

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

offside nearside rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

slight corrosion on exhaust centre and rear flanges

slight wear in rack ends

Fail 23 Feb 2016 105,059 miles

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

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

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

offside nearside rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

slight corrosion on exhaust centre and rear flanges

slight wear in rack ends

Pass 26 Feb 2015 99,642 miles

nearside front speed censor damaged

nearside front tyre on 3mm

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks in tread

offside c.v boot deteriated

rear silencer corroded

slight damage on nearside front bumper

Fail 24 Feb 2015 99,641 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine mangement light on

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front outter brake pad getting low

nearside front speed censor damaged

nearside front tyre on 3mm

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks in tread

offside c.v boot deteriated

rear silencer corroded

slight damage on nearside front bumper

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 24 Feb 2014 94,771 miles

Advise Boot difficult to shut but will close in a closed position.

Advise Corrosion to N/S/R and O/S/R Brake pipes to cylinder's and are just acceptable.

Advise Engine Management light on.

Advise N/S/F Speedo ring broken.

Fail 15 Feb 2014 94,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Advise Boot difficult to shut but will close in a closed position.

Advise Corrosion to N/S/R and O/S/R Brake pipes to cylinder's and are just acceptable.

Advise Engine Management light on.

Advise N/S/F Speedo ring broken.

Fail 29 Jan 2013 90,270 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 90,270 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 82,107 miles

osr shock absorber damp

Pass 28 Feb 2011 72,270 miles

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

front exhaust flexi shielding split

Pass 25 Feb 2010 64,951 miles

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

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

airbag warning lamp on

Fail 24 Feb 2010 64,951 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

airbag warning lamp on

eml lamp on

near side front tyre scuffed sidewall

Pass 20 Jan 2009 55,947 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 48,480 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 40,580 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 26,256 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 26,230 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front brake imbalance only just passes mot. needs looking at!!

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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DE02 BWX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DE02 BWX, 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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DE02 BWX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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