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BF02 EXB

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

107,020 mi
Last recorded107,020 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 EXB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 107,020 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 107,020 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. unable to tilt seat forward to access rear passenger compartment (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 98,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE FLEXI WEAK (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 98,674 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE AND REAR BLOWING (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE FLEXI WEAK (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 91,962 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 91,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 80,535 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 80,452 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 72,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2011 65,207 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 65,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 58,612 miles

Both Headlamps have weak beam patterns.

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

N/S/F Seat-back will not tip forwards

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 58,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both Headlamps have weak beam patterns.

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

N/S/F Seat-back will not tip forwards

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 48,541 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 48,541 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 41,949 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 41,949 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 37,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 29,461 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 29,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 EXB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 EXB, 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 EXB registered?

BF02 EXB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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