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BD02 FBJ

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,705 mi
Last recorded124,705 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 FBJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 124,705 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

n/s o/s front mirrors has been repaired with tape

n/s o/s inner and outer sills corroded

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f seatbelt fraying

steering has free play

steering rack damp

suspension arm mounts corroded

under bonnet support bar mounts corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2017 124,689 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

n/s o/s front mirrors has been repaired with tape

n/s o/s inner and outer sills corroded

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f seatbelt fraying

steering has free play

steering rack damp

suspension arm mounts corroded

under bonnet support bar mounts corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 118,837 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s from flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

fuel tank has light corrosion

n/s o/s front mirrors have been repaired with tape

n/s o/s inner and outer sills corroded

o/s/f seatbelt fraying

o/s/r child seat fitted

steering rack damp

Fail 3 Feb 2016 118,837 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s from flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

fuel tank has light corrosion

n/s o/s front mirrors have been repaired with tape

n/s o/s inner and outer sills corroded

o/s/f seatbelt fraying

o/s/r child seat fitted

steering rack damp

Pass 11 Feb 2015 113,658 miles

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

fuel tank straps has light corrosion

n/s o/s mirrors has been repird with tape

n/s o/s rear suspension pescribed area inner sill corroded

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

o/s/r child seat fitted

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

rear brake ferrules has light corrosion

steering has slight free play

Fail 11 Feb 2015 113,657 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

fuel tank straps has light corrosion

n/s o/s mirrors has been repird with tape

n/s o/s rear suspension pescribed area inner sill corroded

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

o/s/r child seat fitted

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

rear brake ferrules has light corrosion

steering has slight free play

Pass 11 Feb 2014 108,843 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s+o/s mirror repaired using tape

rear inner sills corroded

steering rack damp with oil

Fail 7 Feb 2014 108,807 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s+o/s mirror repaired using tape

rear inner sills corroded

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 6 Feb 2013 104,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s wing mirror

Fail 4 Feb 2013 104,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s wing mirror

Pass 8 Feb 2012 100,232 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

frunt saets whaut tip forward

headlamp beam image deteriation

n/s o/s tyres a perishing

o/s mirror held by tape

strut brace corroded

wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2012 100,229 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

frunt saets whaut tip forward

headlamp beam image deteriation

n/s o/s tyres a perishing

o/s mirror held by tape

strut brace corroded

wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2011 95,710 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside and offside rear tyres are slightly perished

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

Plastic trims/guards and shields are covering some prescribed areas

Fail 7 Feb 2011 95,707 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside and offside rear tyres are slightly perished

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

Plastic trims/guards and shields are covering some prescribed areas

Pass 9 Feb 2010 86,532 miles

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

both front driveshaft gaiters stress cracked

clutch pedal rubber worn

slight insecurity in rear number plate

Pass 4 Feb 2009 79,383 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 73,571 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 64,618 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 58,669 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 58,669 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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BD02 FBJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BD02 FBJ, 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 FBJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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