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BF02 AVW

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,023 mi
Last recorded78,023 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 78,023 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre has prishing crack

Pass 27 Sep 2014 70,100 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all brake pipe corroded

both front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Sep 2013 58,252 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 58,251 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 51,704 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 51,704 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,649 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,864 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 45,444 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 39,354 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 39,354 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,071 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,229 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 23,229 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
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BF02 AVW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue 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 AVW, 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 AVW registered?

BF02 AVW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is BF02 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF02 AVW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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