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BF02 APY

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,737 mi
Last recorded54,737 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 APY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 54,737 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 54,720 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak on engine

Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,771 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,102 miles

front tyres worn on egdes

Pass 14 Apr 2010 30,022 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 26,195 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,531 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 18,428 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 13,252 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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BF02 APY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BF02 APY, 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 BF02 APY registered?

BF02 APY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 6 June 2002.

Is BF02 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF02 APY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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