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BF02 AXJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,885 mi
Last recorded33,885 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 33,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 33,885 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 27,788 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 27,679 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 23,755 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 22,815 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 21,951 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 21,951 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 20,847 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 19,666 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 18,302 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake on top. wiper blades worn.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 16,497 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 14,809 miles

front tyres low on edge.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 12,887 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 10,429 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 AXJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AXJ, 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 AXJ registered?

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

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