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BF02 EWO

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

54,741 mi
Last recorded54,741 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 54,741 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 54,741 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 54,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 54,063 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 53,748 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 53,369 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked but not to cords

Pass 27 Feb 2017 52,987 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 52,599 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 51,757 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 51,108 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 50,063 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,073 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 47,720 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 45,658 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 42,437 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 42,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 37,984 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 37,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,513 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 23,178 miles

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

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 EWO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EWO, 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 EWO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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