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GV52 BHL

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

73,713 mi
Last recorded73,713 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 BHL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 73,713 miles

areas of corrosion to underside

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill patch repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill patch repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill patch repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill patch repaired (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 73,713 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill patch repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill patch repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill patch repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill patch repaired (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

areas of corrosion to underside

Fail 21 Aug 2017 73,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.3.2f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 71,607 miles

NSR Tyre cracked around tread

Slight leak from NS Steering rack gaiter

Fail 30 Aug 2016 71,596 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

NSR Tyre cracked around tread

Slight leak from NS Steering rack gaiter

Pass 1 Sep 2015 69,472 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)

front exhaust mount broken

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2015 69,472 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

front exhaust mount broken

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,819 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 66,237 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 66,236 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 14 Aug 2012 64,580 miles

Both front rubber bush bonding deteriorated [Drop Links]

Fail 14 Aug 2012 64,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Both front rubber bush bonding deteriorated [Drop Links]

Pass 10 Aug 2011 62,776 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 60,931 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 60,931 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 58,998 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 58,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2008 56,719 miles

Hand brake travel

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2007 54,679 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre section has temporary repair

Pass 10 Sep 2007 54,679 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre section has temporary repair

Pass 7 Nov 2006 47,592 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 47,592 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 26,449 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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GV52 BHL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GV52 BHL, 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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GV52 BHL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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