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BF02 DZL

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,010 mi
Last recorded133,010 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 DZL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 133,010 miles

EML on

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre perished

Rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Mar 2017 133,010 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminal (1.9.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

EML on

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre perished

Rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Mar 2016 128,626 miles

slight perishing to tyres

Pass 5 Mar 2015 122,513 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 122,513 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 Feb 2014 116,547 miles

All Tyres Cracking Up

Pass 7 Mar 2013 105,805 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 105,570 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 96,423 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 87,557 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 78,673 miles

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 4 Mar 2009 68,764 miles

front brake balance

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Mar 2008 59,711 miles

chip to screen

offside rear tyre worn low

Fail 6 Mar 2008 59,707 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

chip to screen

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 5 Mar 2007 50,808 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 39,567 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 DZL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DZL, 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 DZL registered?

BF02 DZL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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