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AP02 BKV

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

24,534 mi
Last recorded24,534 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 BKV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 24,534 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Dec 2023 24,534 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Nov 2022 24,184 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 24,111 miles

Aux belts perished / splitting

Fail 25 Nov 2021 24,111 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Aux belts perished / splitting

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 23,974 miles

Aux drivebelts cracked / perished

Nearside Outer mirror casing loose

Fail 14 Oct 2020 23,974 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Aux drivebelts cracked / perished

Nearside Outer mirror casing loose

Pass 9 May 2019 23,076 miles

Aux belt splitting / perished

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door Mirror ()

Fail 9 May 2019 23,076 miles

Aux belt splitting / perished

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door Mirror ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 22,331 miles

Nearside Front tyre inside edge perished

Fail 9 May 2018 22,331 miles

Nearside Front tyre inside edge perished

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 21,452 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 21,452 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 20,479 miles

nearside rear brake slight bind

Fail 9 May 2016 20,479 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 7 May 2015 19,488 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2015 19,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 18,595 miles

both rear tyres cracked on treads and perished

middle exhaust corroded

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 9 May 2013 17,478 miles

tyre treads cracked

Fail 9 May 2013 17,478 miles

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

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

tyre treads cracked

Pass 4 May 2012 16,349 miles

rear tyre treads cracked

Pass 9 May 2011 15,283 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 14,065 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 12,534 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 10,705 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 10,705 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 8,884 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 6,110 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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AP02 BKV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AP02 BKV, 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 AP02 BKV registered?

AP02 BKV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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