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BF02 AYB

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,498 mi
Last recorded92,498 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 AYB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 92,498 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 87,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 82,122 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 76,054 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 76,054 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 75,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 75,053 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 67,122 miles

advise slight leak of exhaust gases

Fail 26 Feb 2009 67,122 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise slight leak of exhaust gases

Fail 8 Mar 2008 59,401 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 59,401 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 50,580 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 42,454 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 AYB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AYB, 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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BF02 AYB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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