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BD02 AXK

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,325 mi
Last recorded130,325 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 AXK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 130,325 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front spot lights no very secure

Nearside Front Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock rusty

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

Offside Front rusty

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam and front mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 130,303 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by spot lights (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front spot lights no very secure

Nearside Front Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock rusty

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

Offside Front rusty

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam and front mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 128,288 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 128,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 126,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 123,632 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

N/S And O/S Trailing Arm Bushes Deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Some Corrosion On O/S Inner And Outer Sills

Fail 4 Sep 2019 123,631 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/R Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

N/S And O/S Trailing Arm Bushes Deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/R Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/R Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 120,574 miles

o/s/f tyre on the limit

slight engine oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2018 120,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre on the limit

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2017 116,975 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 23 Aug 2017 116,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Battery went flat during test

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 113,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edges

Offside Rear handbrake low efficency

Pass 4 Aug 2015 110,068 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 110,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 106,428 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

oil leal,possibly rocker gasket

wiper blades split

Pass 30 Jul 2013 102,815 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 102,812 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 99,484 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 99,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 95,815 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front no.plate degrading

ns mirror broken

nsf indicator lens damaged

nsf wheel slightly dented

osr tyre worn low on inner edge

wiper blades poor

Fail 10 Aug 2011 95,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake pads wearing low

front no.plate degrading

ns mirror broken

nsf indicator lens damaged

nsf wheel slightly dented

osr tyre worn low on inner edge

wiper blades poor

Pass 24 Aug 2010 89,584 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 80,085 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 73,809 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 73,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 56,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear reg plates starting to discolour

Pass 8 Jul 2006 38,828 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 17,760 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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BD02 AXK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc 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 BD02 AXK, 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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BD02 AXK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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