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HV02 BLX

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,083 mi
Last recorded49,083 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 BLX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 49,083 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 42,737 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 42,737 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 36,389 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 32,897 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 25,570 miles

both front outer constant velocity gaitors starting to perish

drive belts perished

sections of the exhausts system noted rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2010 21,339 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 18,362 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 18,362 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 16,285 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread on outer edges

Pass 24 Apr 2007 14,006 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 10,941 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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HV02 BLX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HV02 BLX, 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 HV02 BLX registered?

HV02 BLX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is HV02 BLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV02 BLX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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