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OE02 BWU

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,380 mi
Last recorded57,380 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 BWU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2024 57,380 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 56,448 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 54,949 miles

Nearside Rear Lower inner sill panel corroded

Offside Rear Lower inner sill panel corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 53,698 miles

Nearside Rear Lower inner sill panel corroded

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer casing corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower inner sill panel corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 53,196 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing in tred (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both os and ns rear inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 50,849 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front and rear coils springs corroded(x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively wheel slight bind when wheel rotated (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill ,corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres ,some perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 48,167 miles

Rear both inner sills corroded (rear)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 45,435 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 43,315 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 40,999 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 37,973 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 34,525 miles

Both front tyres tread worn close to legal limit. Advise early replacement.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 32,443 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,975 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 27,853 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 25,061 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 21,602 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 17,896 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 15,951 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 11,053 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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OE02 BWU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OE02 BWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE02 BWU registered?

OE02 BWU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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