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BF02 EXT

2002 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,053 mi
Last recorded138,053 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 EXT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 138,053 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 138,053 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 137,307 miles

diesel pipe self priming pump split to excess

spare wheel flat

Fail 21 Mar 2012 137,307 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

diesel pipe self priming pump split to excess

spare wheel flat

Pass 1 Mar 2011 135,346 miles

handbrake travel high

o/s/f tyre worn very close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre cracked all around tread area

Fail 1 Mar 2011 135,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake travel high

o/s/f tyre worn very close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre cracked all around tread area

Pass 25 Mar 2010 133,071 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 133,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

clutch padel rubber missing

off side mirror insecure

slight noise on off side wheel

Pass 27 Mar 2009 116,831 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 116,794 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 100,278 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 94,336 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 89,255 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 89,255 miles

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 EXT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EXT, 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 EXT registered?

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

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