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BF02 AXW

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

44,802 mi
Last recorded44,802 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 AXW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 44,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 44,802 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 43,829 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s + n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear o/s + n/s rear sills corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2022 42,854 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 41,817 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 41,076 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 39,521 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 37,668 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 35,720 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 33,415 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 31,644 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 30,167 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 29,299 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 28,311 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 26,696 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 24,795 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 24,795 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 23,264 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 21,551 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 19,405 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 15,322 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 AXW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AXW, 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 AXW registered?

BF02 AXW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BF02 AXW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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