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BF02 APZ

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,598 mi
Last recorded41,598 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 APZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 41,598 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 41,429 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 41,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 37,990 miles

both front outer c.v.boots slightly deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated in places

n/s/f tyre worn slight on outer edge

slight dampness on steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2012 34,474 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 30,100 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 30,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight lip to the front brake discs

Pass 18 Feb 2010 25,755 miles

both front tyres worn slight on edges.

cut in tread of n/s/f tyre.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 21,396 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 16 Feb 2009 21,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 18,147 miles

exhaust quite corroded (middle & rear)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 14,947 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge slightly.

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 15 Feb 2007 14,947 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge slightly.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 11,875 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 APZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF02 APZ, 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 BF02 APZ registered?

BF02 APZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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