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A15 BFM

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,937 mi
Last recorded106,937 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 BFM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 106,937 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 106,937 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 104,272 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 104,266 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 98,602 miles

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jun 2011 89,751 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

drivers seat cannot be tilted farward to allow accsess to rear

engine managment light on

Fail 14 Jun 2011 89,751 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

drivers seat cannot be tilted farward to allow accsess to rear

engine managment light on

Pass 9 Apr 2010 81,238 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 81,238 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 72,711 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 63,853 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2008 63,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 53,921 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 53,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2006 49,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in o/s sreering rack

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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A15 BFM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A15 BFM, 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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A15 BFM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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